Development Associate, Neighborhood Interfaith Movement

Posted by on April 09, 2012

Development Associate, Neighborhood Interfaith Movement

Posted on: March 23, 2012

The Neighborhood Interfaith Movement (NIM) began over 40 years ago as an organization devoted to interfaith dialogue and embracing diversity.

Today NIM continues to grow as a non-sectarian alliance of over 50 religious congregations and faith institutions.

Over the years, NIM has devoted its attention to the most pressing issues in the community. NIM programs now affect one in eight preschool age children and one in two long-term care residents in the city of Philadelphia.

• NIM’s Early Learning Alliance (ELA) training agency helps child care professionals acquire the skills, information and resources they need to create top-notch childcare facilities, from home-based programs to large-scale centers.

• NIM’s Resources for Older Adult Living (ROAL) program helps people 55+ live healthy and connected lives by providing the resources they need to continue living in their neighborhoods.

• NIM’s team of Long-Term Care Ombudsmen advocate on behalf of long-term care facility residents and educate them about their rights.

• NIM‘s alliance of member congregations and religious institutions has embraced diversity and set aside differences in order to address real societal difficulties.

NIM’s Development Associate will be responsible for the day-to-day fundraising activities of the organization, as well as staffing of the Development Committee and ad hoc special event committees, with the overall mission of implementing the organization’s development plan according to an agreed upon timeline.

This is a part-time, temporary position, 30 hours/week through November 2012.

Reports To: NW Director/Development Director

Responsibilities

Look for new and innovative opportunities for fundraising
Write grant proposals, especially those supporting interfaith programs and advocacy
Support Development Director in individual giving programs, including direct mail and major donor efforts
Work with Development Director to develop and implement corporate fundraising and planned giving programs
Support Development Director in staffing Annual Assembly committee, assuring timely completion of all arrangements for and coordination of event, including soliciting sponsorships, ads, writing printed materials, etc.
Maintain SalesForce donor database and provide reports on donor and other activity when requested by committees or Development Director
Work with Communications Coordinator to update website, Facebook page and other online media, with consideration for online giving strategy
Attend fundraising and professional development workshops to remain up-to-date on trends and best practices in development

Qualifications

Excellent writing and copy editing skills
Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Strong familiarity and comfort with using database systems , and Word and Excel software
Confidence to be self-directed and the ability to work both independently and collectively
Enthusiasm for NIM’s mission and vision
Grant writing and fundraising experience are preferred

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