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Foundation and Donor Relations Associate

Employer
Park Pride
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary
$40,000+
Closing date
Feb 14, 2019

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Focus Areas
Environment
Job Function
Development / Fundraising
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Bachelors
Experience Level
Entry-level

Job Details

Park Pride seeks a detail-oriented, self-starter to support Park Pride’s development program. This position reports directly to the Development Director and works closely with the Executive Director, the Associate Director, the Marketing and Communications Manager and other members of the Park Pride team. The right individual for this position is motivated, has highly developed interpersonal communication and writing skills, and can manage multiple tasks at the same time.

Responsibilities: This is a full-time position with additional weekend and evening hours as needed. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

General Fundraising

  • Work with Executive Director, Development Director and Development Committee to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive development plan
  • Other projects and duties, as assigned by the Director of Development

Grant Writing and Management

  • Prepare timely grant proposals and reports, working collaboratively with program and other staff as needed
  • Prepare and execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for foundation prospects
  • Maintain donor records and take initiative to ensure donor data is accurate and corrected with the most up-to-date information
  • Enter relevant information into the database in a timely manner including contact reports, correspondence, grants and grant reporting information
  • Conduct informational research on foundation prospects to expand foundation fundraising efforts

Annual Fund

  • Execute production and mailing of multi-channel annual fund appeals, as well as other solicitations with attention to accuracy, personalization and timely distribution
  • Follow and manage donor stewardship plan and actions

Database Management

  • Maintain the donor database, including data entry, report creation, and list building, taking initiative to ensure donor data is accurate and current
  • Ensure accurate and timely gift entry and processing, and prepare queries and reports as needed with support from the Manager of IT and finance staff

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Two to five (2-5+) years of relevant work experience
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Grant writing and grant management experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office required – experience with a fundraising database is preferred (e.g., DonorPerfect)
  • Strong organizational skills, able to successfully manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
  • Ability to work both independently without close supervision, but also a team player who will productively engage with others
  • High energy and passion for Park Pride’s mission

Organizational Background  

Park Pride is an Atlanta-based nonprofit founded in 1989. Our mission is to engage communities to activate the power of parks. We value the wisdom of local experience. Community is at the center of the work we do. Most of our programs and services focus on fostering engagement at the local level to support neighborhood parks within the City of Atlanta and DeKalb County.

We have over 160 active Friends of the Park groups. Last year, our 6,000 volunteers provided over 18,000 hours of volunteer service. Park Pride is also actively building parks through a grantmaking program funded by three longstanding supporters. In 2018, this program funded upgrades to 21 Atlanta and DeKalb County parks. Through our Parks and Greenspace Conference and other education and advocacy opportunities, our influence extends to the Atlanta region and, increasingly, to other cities.  

Application Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter to hr@parkpride.org. Please put “Park Pride Development Associate” in the subject line of the email. No phone calls or in person visits please. After the application deadline, you will receive communication about next steps in the process. Park Pride offers a competitive benefits package.  Salary $40,000+.

Application deadline February 1, 2019

Park Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To learn more about Park Pride, visit www.parkpride.org.

Company

Organizational Background

Park Pride is an Atlanta-based nonprofit founded in 1989. With a mission to engage communities to activate the power of parks, Park Pride is working in Atlanta's parks ecosystem at every level—by improving neighborhood parks, creating new community parks advocates, and connecting grassroots leaders, funders and government partners—so that all Atlantans can have access to a great park. Whether it is through the Friends of the Park, Visioning, Grantmaking, Fiscal Sponsor, Community Gardens, or Volunteer programs, our services work in concert to create a “pipeline” of engagement, education, and empowerment that leads to more local park advocacy, community stewardship, and, ultimately, high quality, active park spaces that meet the community’s needs.

Company info
Website
Telephone
404-666-3979
Location
P.O. Box 4936
Atlanta
GA
30302
US

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