Responsibilities

• Manage and strengthen individual relationships with low to mid-level donors—including but not limited to face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and written correspondence.
• Facilitate giving levels program and establish a monthly giving program
• Develop donor communications strategy to further relationships with current donors.
• Manage and execute digital fundraising efforts.
• Conduct development research, screening and qualifying of current donors and prospects.
• Assist with special events throughout the year—focusing on donor engagement prior to, during and post-event.
• Other duties as assigned by President/CEO and Director of Development.

Details

• Reports directly to Director of Development
• Full-time position based in our Tallahassee, FL office
• Salary Range $50,000-$55,000 (bonus opportunities available)
• Full health and retirement benefits
• Paid holidays, annual leave and medical leave
• Travel expected
• Desired start date August 2022

Qualifications      

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 2-3 years of experience in non-profit or political fundraising
• Strong writing and public speaking skills
• Notable relationship-building skills
• Familiarity with relational databases (Raiser’s Edge, Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred) and basic Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• An understanding of Florida politics and public policy
• Commitment to the principles of limited government and free markets

Interested applicants should e-mail resume and cover letter to Becky Liner at bliner@jamesmadison.org with the subject line “Assistant Director of Development Application.” Please do not call the office.