Development Specialist Jobs

Kinderenergy is currently accepting applications for a volunteer part-time position as an experienced Development Officer for Corporate Sponsorships to solicit and steward major partnership gifts from high-level institutional and corporate donors for development projects, Children's Earth activities, events and other special initiatives needed to further Kinderenergy's mission. Kinderenergy devotes enormous intellectual and physical resources toward the improvement of people and planet. We are looking for someone passionate about the welfare of children and planet, are excellent at corporate fundraising and who are willing to take on a serious commitment for at least one year or more. This volunteer position will lead to an exciting full time position once 50% of fundraising goal is reached.

Responsibilities

Preparing and Organizing Fundraising Events:

• Acts as the briefing partner for the event, drafting all leadership, and prospect briefings that may be needed for the event.
• Manages overall arc of events and serves as the point person for event implementation. Independently coordinates all elements of event implementation with key stakeholders and owners, including volunteers, gift officers, events staff and donors as identified. This requires a high degree of sensitivity, diplomacy, and professionalism in working with these groups.
• Leads the development and drives implementation of the event strategy for small and medium sized events. Propose recommendations based on goals and donor base; strategically identifies and recommends donor groups to attend events and activities.
• Works as the data partner for the event, creating the invitation list and sponsorship packages.
• Supports team in the preparation of draft briefing materials, letters, corporate spotlights, gift opportunities, priorities and overviews and other communication for donors or volunteers.

Qualifications

To Be Successful In This Position, You Will Bring

• Must be based in or near New York City, D.C or San Francisco ( other cities negotiable). This is a 100% remote position.
• Demonstrated sound judgment in situations requiring independent decision-making and in handling confidential and sensitive material.
• Experience managing and coordinating complex projects that have multiple tasks with competing deadlines; set priorities and schedules and meet deadlines with a minimum of supervision.
• Three years of project management or program management experience desired.
• An understanding of the development and alumni enterprise—particularly within an academic setting—and the ability to work within that framework is desirable.
• Excellent technical skills: expertise in Excel, Word, web resources, and donor management databases;
• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong attention to details and the ability to quickly understand and remember details about donors and projects to which they are assigned.
• Positive, can-do attitude and dedicated work ethic.
• Superior organizational skills; a work style that is thorough, accurate and detail-oriented; the ability to follow through on projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer-service focus; excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven ability to work patiently, persuasively and effectively with a wide variety of people, including staff, donors and international community.
• Fundraising experience desired, especially building relationships with donors, soliciting and closing gifts.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, research and editorial skills; ability to synthesize information and compose clear and effective prose.