Organizational Overview: Based in Boulder, CO, Reading Village was founded in 2007. We are a dynamic and growing organization that works in indigenous Mayan villages in Guatemala. We leverage scholarship, leadership and literacy to accomplish our mission: empowering Mayan youth to eradicate illiteracy and lead their communities out of poverty.
Position Description: Part-time, exempt, with plenty of room to grow within the organization. Reports directly to the Executive Director and will work closely with her to develop and implement the fundraising plan. Diversify donor base including individual donor cultivation, strategic partnership development and grant writing. Inspire and engage others to join us in the transformational, life-changing work we do! Organizational budget is $255,000.
Salary and Benefits: $20-$25/hr based on experience, 2 weeks of paid vacation, flexible schedule, opportunities for professional development, travel to Guatemala
REQUIREMENTS
- Passion for the mission of Reading Village
- At least 2 years of fundraising experience and at least 3 years in the nonprofit sector
- A Bachelors degree is required or qualified related work experience
- Basic database experience or proficiency in Excel
- Strong research skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ease and confidence networking in person and by phone
- Strategic and creative thinker
- Ability to work on a team and also independently
- Proficiency in Spanish a plus but not necessary
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Donor Cultivation
- Build individual donor pipeline
- Event management (small intimate events, no large gala)
- Research corporations and foundations for partnership ,
- Manage and track grant cycles
- Write grant proposals and reports
- Prepare the Executive Director for relationship-building with supporters
- Donor Communication
- Oversee donation processing, including acknowledgment letters and special mailings to major donors
- Prepare electronic donor communications (e-newsletter, e-blasts, etc)
- Promote the Learning Journey to Guatemala and engage participants upon return
- Manage recurring donor, GlobalGiving matching, major donor and year-end campaigns
- Database Management
- Coordinate with Executive Director and Administrative Assistant regarding donation and contact input, data clean up and reporting
- Interface with Salesforce.com consultants regarding upgrades and improving efficiency
- Collaborate with Communications Contractor
- Provide contractor with information necessary to create the Communications Plan
- Provide content and copy for communications pieces (press releases, monthly e-newsletters, campaigns and presentations, websites and social media)
- Maintain communications with the board of directors, including quarterly fundraising reports
- Document organizational history, best practices and learning
To apply, email a cover letter and resume to info@readingvillage.org. No phone calls please
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