Development Associate, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Washington, DC

Development Associate

Posted on: September 10, 2014
Posted by: Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses

The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is a nonprofit membership organization that promotes the health of women and newborns.

The association is currently seeking an experienced individual to provide administrative support to the Vice President of Business Development and Associate Director of Industry Relations & Exhibits. Individual will be responsible for tasks/projects related to all fundraising facets (i.e., donor relations, direct mail appeals, reporting and list generation and prospect research and management).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary point person for updating, adding and maintaining donor and prospect records in database. Prepare financial, donor and related reports.
• Primary point person for complex queries, data pulls and reports.
• Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters and other correspondence. Responsible for data integrity and data hygiene.
• Maintain individual and corporate donor files. Maintain event and project database and conduct event analysis.
• Conduct research on donors and prospects, including individuals, corporations and foundations, identified by Vice President of Business Development as potential sources of funds for specific projects and programs.
• Develop materials for posting on association website, including but not limited to donor/sponsor recognition, program updates, et al.
• Assist with implementation of benefits of AIM members, exhibitors, sponsors and business partners.
• Respond to phone calls and email inquiries regarding charitable giving, exhibits and sponsorship.
• In collaboration with the Vice President, research and identify appropriate target audiences, conceptualize and write appeal letters, design and develop other related materials to support fund raising appeals and evaluate and analyze solicitation results.
• Work collegially with other departments, seeking opportunities for collaboration, member appeal and benefit enhancement, donor recognition and prospect identification.
• Work with finance team to ensure maintenance of accurate accounting of all restricted and unrestricted donations.
• Support the Vice President and the Development Committee in implementation and development of activities for individual charitable giving (Every Woman, Every Baby campaign), the AWHONN Industry Member (AIM) program and restricted grant activities and other initiatives as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field. At minimum of three years of related experience and a proven track record in fundraising required, preferably in a not for profit organization. At least 3 years of administrative experience supporting projects and programs at progressively higher levels positions preferably in a not for profit, healthcare/medical association or professional society. Knowledge of fundraising information sources. Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research.Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies. Proficient in research interpreting and analyzing diverse data and possess the ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve goals.Demonstrated proficiency in creating complex queries, mail merge and maintaining databases. Experience with iMIS preferred. Strong organizational, administration and interpersonal communications. Analytical skills and an ability to identify and utilize information resources. Ability to prioritize multiple and constantly changing tasks/projects, remain flexible often under very tight deadlines. Ability to work well at all levels in the organization. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Experience in donor tracking and moves management desirable. Demonstrated ability and versatility to work both independently as well as within a team environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Excellent benefits package with flexible work schedules, and much more. Please submit resume indicating SALARY REQURIEMENTS to: Human Resources Department, 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 740, Washington, DC 20036 or fax to (202) 728-1864 or email recruitment@awhonn.org

To learn more about AWHONN, please go to our websitewww.awhonn.org