[YEP-DC] Latino Student Fund seeks Development Manager

Latino Student Fund | Development Manager

Organization Background: The Latino Student Fund (LSF) is an education-based nonprofit organization in Washington, DC whose mission is to provide educational opportunities for a strong academic foundation for under-served PreK-12^th grade students to promote higher education and professional leadership.

Position Description: The LSF seeks a dynamic and talented Development Manager to join our team. This individual will be responsible for coordinating and implementing all fundraising activities to support the LSF mission. Key duties will include: preparing the annual development plan; managing relationships with current and prospective funders; managing grants; coordinating events; and organizing direct mail and online campaigns.  The position requires an ability to juggle multiple fundraising projects at once without sacrificing attention to detail. The Development Manager will report directly to the Executive Director, and will supervise the part-time Development Assistant. Please see the Idealist posting for more details: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/32JPcFP8NbDbD/

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree;
• 4-6 years of proven experience managing nonprofit fundraising programs, including grant-writing, special events, and direct mail;
• Demonstrated success soliciting and securing major gifts (5- and 6-figures) from foundations, corporations, and individuals;
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills;
• Working knowledge of Raiser's Edge fundraising software (required);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities;
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision with multiple competing deadlines;
• Outstanding multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities;
• Knowledge of the Washington, DC philanthropic and nonprofit community;
• Articulate and enthusiastic advocate of the LSF mission;
• Willingness to perform other job duties as assigned.

Start Date: February 2, 2015

Salary& Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Available benefits include medical and dental insurance, and vacation days.

Instructions: After careful review of the above job duties and qualifications, interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and writing sample (grant proposal or direct mail appeal strongly preferred) to development@latinostudentfund.org Attn: Hana Viswanathan with the subject line Development Manager 2015. Qualified applicants who have submitted complete applications will be contacted.  

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