Pt-time Development Associate, LIFT-Philadelphia

Posted by on August 20, 2010

Development Associate, Part-time
LIFT-Philadelphia

Our Mission and Vision:
LIFT-Philadelphia’s mission is to combat poverty and expand opportunity for all people in Philadelphia. We envision a day when all people in our country will have the opportunity to achieve economic security and pursue their life goals.

Our Organization:
LIFT-Philadelphia is a nonprofit organization that recruits and trains a diverse corps of student advocates from area universities and colleges to work side-by-side with low-income community members.  LIFT-Philadelphia 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 services like childcare and healthcare. As a result, 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, over 450 volunteers have served more than 4,500 individuals and families. By 2015, our goal in Philadelphia is that 1,000 LIFT 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 and passionate professional 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 research and pursue funding opportunities from foundations and corporations, individuals, and public sources.  This is a part-time, 20-hour per week position.

Specific responsibilities include:
– Create, write, and submit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports for funding
– Research prospective institutional, individual, and public sector funders in the Philadelphia region whose priorities align closely with LIFT-Philadelphia’s mission
– Coordinate budgetary and program information for grants and assemble all supporting materials requested
– Liaise with LIFT’s National Development team to develop and maintain up-to-date materials for local fundraising efforts
– Maintain accurate and complete donor records via LIFT’s donor database and work to ensure superior donor stewardship
– Support coordination and implementation of LIFT-Philadelphia’s annual appeal and special events
– Engage in other development-related duties and tasks as assigned by LIFT-Philadelphia’s Executive Director

Requirements:
•    Clear commitment to LIFT’s mission and core values
•    Previous fundraising experience and proven grant writing skills
•    Self-starter, with demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
•    Excellent organizational skills and high level of attention to detail
•    Superior written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to synthesize information from diverse sources efficiently and effectively
•    Ability to thrive in the start-up environment of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organization
•    Proficiency in MS Office and donor database software.  Familiarity with Salesforce a plus.
•    Experience conducting in-depth research through the internet and a variety of other sources

Compensation and start date:
This is a 20-hour per week part-time position, and compensation is hourly at $20/hour.  The target start for this position is late August or early September, 2010.

How to Apply:
Please email a resume and cover letter to LIFT-Philadelphia’s Executive Director, Josh Romalis (jromalis@liftcommunities.org), outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

LIFT does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other factor irrelevant to doing fantastic work.