Development Associate, Part-time, LIFT-Philadelphia

Posted by on August 14, 2011

Development Associate, Part-time, LIFT-Philadelphia

Posted on: August 2, 2011

Our Mission and Vision

LIFT-Philadelphia’s mission is to combat poverty and expand opportunity for all people in our community, and we envision a day when all Philadelphians will have the opportunity to achieve economic security and pursue their aspirations.

Our Organization

LIFT-Philadelphia engages trained volunteers — dedicated and talented college students — to become advocates for underserved individuals and families. LIFT clients and volunteers work one-on-one to find jobs, secure safe and stable housing, make ends meet through public benefits and tax credits, and obtain quality referrals for other social services. Simultaneously, the LIFT experience pushes volunteers to grapple with Philadelphia’s most challenging issues related to poverty, race, inequality, and policy. Since LIFT-Philadelphia’s founding in 2003, over 600 volunteers have served more than 6,000 individuals and families. By 2015, our goal in Philadelphia is that 1,000 LIFT-Philadelphia volunteers will have advanced over 20,000 clients on their path toward economic security. LIFT-Philadelphia is part of a growing national movement – besides Philadelphia, LIFT runs centers in Boston, Chicago, New York, and Washington, DC.

About the Position:

LIFT-Philadelphia seeks a driven, highly organized, and passionate individual to engage in building LIFT-Philadelphia’s base of local funding support. The Development Associate will work closely with LIFT-Philadelphia’s Executive Director to pursue funding opportunities from institutional and individual donors. This is a part-time, 20-hour per week position.

Specific responsibilities:

Provide intensive organizational and administrative support for LIFT-Philadelphia’s development efforts, including maintaining up-to-date funder records, to-do lists, and work schedules, in order to ensure superior donor stewardship and timely completion of key development tasks
Assist with grant proposals, reports, and funder meetings by compiling supporting materials and background research
Collaborate with Executive Director on grant writing and editing
Research prospective institutional and individual donors in the Philadelphia region whose priorities align closely with LIFT-Philadelphia’s mission
Support coordination and implementation of LIFT-Philadelphia’s annual appeal and membership efforts
Support planning, coordination, and implementation of special events
Engage in additional development-related duties and other tasks as assigned

Requirements:

Clear commitment to LIFT’s mission and core values
Extraordinary organizational skills and high level of attention to detail
Previous fundraising experience, with experience conducting in-depth research
Self-starter, with demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work productively and synthesize information from diverse sources efficiently and effectively
Ability to thrive in the start-up environment of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organization
Competency in using MS Office and database software

Please email a resume and cover letter to LIFT-Philadelphia’s Executive Director, Josh Romalis (jromalis@liftcommunities.org), outlining how your skills and experience would make you an excellent fit for the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

The target start date for this position is in late August or early September, 2011.

LIFT does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.**