Development Associate, Calvary Women's Services, Washington, DC

Development Associate

Posted on: July 2, 2013
Application deadline: August 2, 2013
Posted by: Calvary Women's Services

DESCRIPTION

Calvary Women's Services provides homeless women in Washington, DC with safe housing and comprehensive support services programs. Though the women who come to Calvary face many challenges, we believe that every woman has strengths and gifts she can build on to achieve her goals for stable housing, good health and financial independence.

Calvary has two open Development Associate positions. The Development Associates work with the Development Director, Grant Writer and Executive Director on fundraising, communications and related projects. This team ensures that Calvary can achieve its mission and meet the goals of the annual operating budget and Calvary's expansion plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and organize events, including the annual Hope Awards Dinner and cultivation and stewardship events; work closely with donors and members of the Board of Directors who host events on behalf of Calvary
• Coordinate the organization's donor stewardship process, including acknowledgments, thank you calls and other personal outreach
• Manage the organization's donor database and provide financial and fundraising reports
• Complete donor research
• Manage an in-kind donation program that reaches out to individuals and businesses
• Manage a mailing program of four annual appeals and acquisition mailings
• Establish a strong online presence through Calvary's website, blog, social media, e-newsletter, and email appeals
• Generate traditional media exposure, through producing effective press releases, op-eds and more
• Coordinate online giving campaigns, including managing volunteer involvement
• Produce engaging fundraising and communications materials, including an annual report, brochures, background sheets and more
• Work closely with the Events & Donor Relations Associate to promote events and ensure sponsor visibility

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree
• At least three years of fundraising, communications or related work experience
• Creativity, initiative and passion for Calvary's mission
• Ability to develop strong relationships with donors and colleagues
• Superb writing and proofreading skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, responsibilities and deadlines
• Enthusiastic team player, able to pitch in on a variety of projects
• Experience with donor databases, especially DonorPerfect ; constituent management software; and social media
• Willingness to participate in and develop knowledge of programs and activities throughout the organization
• Familiarity with homelessness, domestic violence or related issues is a plus

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send an email to Heather Laing at hlaing@calvaryservices.org with the name of the position to which you are applying in the subject line. Applications should include a cover letter, resume and writing sample.

Calvary Women's Services offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including: fully paid individual health insurance; life and disability insurance; a 403b program; free parking; staff training and professional development opportunities; and a collegial work environment.