Southern Delaware Development Associate - CSC Delaware
Southern Delaware Development Associate - CSC Delaware
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Southern Delaware Development Associate
Reports To: Executive Director
The Cancer Support Community Delaware (CSCDE) seeks a Development Associate with a passion for helping people who are affected by cancer. The Development Associate oversees the fundraising activities for the Sussex and Kent Counties of the Cancer Support Community Delaware. In addition to raising funds the position includes hands-on management of event planningand coordination and grant-writing assistance for the Sussex/Kent County offices. In coordination with the Executive Director this position will be responsible for prospecting new and managing existing relationships with institutional funding sources (including foundations corporations and government agencies) as well as with individual donors members and volunteers. Full-time Health and Insurance benefits available.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee planning organizing executing and evaluating all fundraising and special events to include at least three major fundraising events each year third party beneficiary events and other programming that advances the Cancer Support Communitys profile reach and mission in Sussex and Kent Counties.
- Create and execute event plans that identify key staff and volunteer roles meet budgetary goals and are completed within established timelines.
- Develop strong networks within the local community cold call or develop and grow prospects for potential income streams event sponsorships and volunteer opportunities.
Coordinate all logistics and fundraising materials for donor-related events including friend-raisers and other cultivation opportunities.
- Responsible for helping to identify new donors and organizing initiatives to solicit funding and sponsorships.
- Help to continue to write the current grants and identify new opportunities for the Sussex/Kent County office.
Qualifications:
- Passion for the Cancer Support Communitys mission
- Proven record of fundraising success
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
- In-depth event planning experience
- Ability to understand and create budgets and other financial documents
- Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Able to work comfortably both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a small open office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational abilities: especially ability to prioritize and attention to detail.
- Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends is necessary
- Events are hosted throughout Sussex/Kent Counties so Development Associate must have reliable transportation
- Computer competency in Microsoft Office Raisers Edge and social media platforms
- A minimum of 3-5 years of proven development/fundraising experience in the non-profit field
Please send Resume to attention of Nicole Pickles Executive Director
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
