Strengthening the Black Community in Greater Washington

Position: Development Associate
Organization: Internews
Location: Washington, DC

SUMMARY

The Development Associate will work with the Development and Program teams to increase investment in Internews’ mission by engaging prospective and current individual donors, foundations, and businesses.

The Development Associate creates and contributes to a strategic approach to development and major gift fundraising, which includes, but may not be limited to, strategies for identifying prospects, developing solicitation strategies, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors, and evaluating the next level of potential involvement for donors and foundations. The position tracks and maintains records of non-governmental support, and supports development-related events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with Internews’ stewardship program for all non-governmental funders, including individuals, foundations, and corporations
• Record, track, and report on financial contributions and fundraising strategies
• Manage gift acknowledgement and thank you processes for individual donors
• Maintain donor contact records
• Manage end-of-year general appeal campaigns and project-specific appeals
• Research funding opportunities
• Manage online giving through Internews’ web site and 3^rd party donation portals, and Internews’ participation in workplace giving campaigns
• Collaborate with the Communications department to develop website content to maximize donations, usability by donors, and Internews’ visibility online
• Lead creation and implementation, in collaboration with the Communications Department, of multi-media campaigns to raise funds and awareness for key Internews programs
• Advise and collaborate with SVP of Communications and the development directors  on funding opportunities, donor relations, and development strategy
• Maintain sound business practices and contribute to an efficient workplace
• Assist in the planning and implementation of Internews fundraising events

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years’ work experience preferably in the non-profit, communications or development field
• Experience with Salesforce software preferred
• Superior analytical and writing ability for proposal development
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal presentation skills
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Excellent research skills
• Proven organization and time management skills, with attention to detail
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize assignments with a shifting workload
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment
• Experience with event planning and logistics
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed, possibly to difficult international environments
• Relevant university degree

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Position: Program Coordinator
Organization: Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington
Location: Washington, DC

The Nonprofit Roundtable seeks a Program Coordinator to be a critical member of a team that carries out the Roundtable’s mission to build the strength, influence, and visibility of the nonprofit sector in Greater Washington. Our 300 Members represent Greater Washington’s nonprofit community- service providers, advocates, grantmakers, and infrastructure groups – all committed to a single vision: a more just and caring community.

Organizational Culture and Benefits:

The Nonprofit Roundtable strives for excellence and leadership in everything that we do. Each staff member is expected to be a team player, self-motivated, and committed to an atmosphere of respectful, honest, and open communication. The work environment is one of high energy, high activity, and mutual support. The Roundtable’s executive leadership provides opportunities for learning and professional development, and a gratifying work experience.

Benefits include:
● Employer paid health benefits and basic life insurance
● Employer paid pension benefits (10% of annual salary)
● Paid sick and vacation leave
● Ongoing professional development
● Parking or Metro subsidy
● Flexible work hours

Position Summary:

The Program Coordinator supports the Roundtable’s strategic objectives by implementing a range of initiatives designed to put the nonprofit community on the map and at the table and to encourage our members to speak with a powerful collective voice on issues of common concern. This position offers tremendous variety and challenge as it includes a mix of routine responsibilities as well as special projects. The Program Coordinator reports directly to The Director of Programs and Operations, but is expected to work closely and collaboratively with his/her colleagues. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to multitask and approach work with a flexible attitude and good
communications skills with everyone in the organization, as well as with members and other stakeholders.

Duties:

● Manage and serve as the lead staff person or provide programmatic and communications support for projects
such as:

• The Nonprofit Energy Alliance, through which nonprofits in MD and DC come together to purchase green energy at a cheaper rate.
• The Karel Fellowship, a public-interest communications fellowship that places 15 college-level fellows in high-performing nonprofits each year.
• The East of the River Initiative, which fosters leadership development and community building in Wards 7 and 8.
• The Capital Area Foreclosure Network, a network of nonprofits and local governments working together to prevent foreclosures in the region.
• The Future Executive Directors Fellowship Program, a leadership development program to train the next generation of Executive Directors for our region.
• Working Better Together, an initiative to reform the contracting and procurement process in the District of Columbia.
• The Think Twice Campaign, a joint local budget advocacy campaign with the Center for Nonprofit Advancement.

● Maintain website(s) and produce e-newsletter(s) for specific projects.
● Participate in planning and preparation for Roundtable large events (3-4 per year), assist with logistics and dayof support.● Contract and supervise vendors related to projects and/or events.
● Recommend and monitor project budgets.
● Assist with design and manage implementation of program evaluation for all projects/initiatives.
● Carry out some administrative work

Qualifications:

• The ability to juggle many projects that may have competing priorities, differing timelines and many stakeholders.
• The skills to extrapolate key concepts and analysis and convey them in clearly understandable terms for the Roundtable’s audiences.
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills.
• Experience with identifying and managing outside vendors.
• Familiarity with project budgets
• Attention to detail and follow-through.
• A Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years experience in the nonprofit sector or related field with transferable experiences.
• A passion for the Roundtable’s mission and our work.
• A sense of humor.
• As a bonus: a familiarity with the nonprofit sector of Greater Washington; experience using Salesforce and Google Applications; experience with program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, 1-2 page writing sample and salary requirements by email to:
jobs@nonprofitroundtable.org
Subject : Program Coordinator Position
www.nonprofitroundtable.org
No phone calls, please.

DEADLINE: February 17, 2012

SALARY: $35,000-$40,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
The Roundtable believes that a diverse staff is critical to achieving excellence. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain
the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity and
compliance with the full range of fair employment practices and non-discrimination laws.