Development and Communications Officer

Organization:     

Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) is a 47-year old nonprofit, volunteer-based organization that provides accessible outdoor adventures and environmental education programs for people with disabilities and under-resourced youth. ETC's sea kayaking, whitewater rafting, cross-country skiing, and youth leadership programs annually enable over 3,500 participants to enjoy the beauty, challenge, and inspiration of outdoor adventures.

Position Summary:

The Development and Communications Officer will secure foundation and corporate support to fuel ETC’s mission and grow our program impact. They will have 2-5 years of successful nonprofit experience including: grant research, proposal writing, and the stewardship of donor and volunteer communities through the development of website, e-newsletter, and social media content. The person in this position reports to the Executive Director and will have the following key competencies and mindsets:

Mindsets

• You are inspired by ETC’s mission and community of participants, volunteers, and donors.
• You are motivated to clearly articulate the impact of our programs to potential funders and view “the ask” as natural, exciting, and a key part of ETC’s success and sustainability.
• You are a strategic thinker and keep the big picture in mind along with paying attention to details and deadlines.
• You are a team player and your colleagues enjoy collaborating with you to grow ETC’s funding base and programs.
• You believe in the power of outdoor adventures, inclusion, and environmental education programs to create personal transformation and to promote environmental stewardship.

Professional Responsibilities:    

• Researching, writing, tracking foundation and government grant proposals and reports, and developing budgets.
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills related to all aspects of development.
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, develop, and manage new donors and funding partners.
• Expanding ETC’s corporate and business support by working with the Executive Director and Board committee to further develop ETC’s Corporate Companions Program.
• Developing materials for philanthropic support and legacy giving.
• Creating an Annual Development Plan and Budget with the Executive Director for review and input from the Fundraising Committee and Board of Directors.
• Working with the Executive Director and graphic designer to create a new organizational brochure and other communications materials.
• Helping maintain a new ETC website.
• Working with the Executive Director to write and produce annual appeal.
• Staffing Board Development Committee.
• Contributing to major ETC fundraising initiatives - such as ETC's Annual Gala, through strategic communications.
• Developing quarterly newsletter and expanding ETC’s social media presence.                                                     

Professional Qualifications:         

• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills. 
• Proven track record in grant writing and fund development (2-5 years experience).
• Excellent writing skills for a variety of platforms: website, newsletter, and social media content development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, Wordpress, and Sales Force.
• Must be highly organized, self-motivated, flexible, and possess a high level of personal integrity. 
• Enthusiasm for outdoor adventure and environmental education programming.
• Knowledge of SF Bay Area philanthropic community.
• Personal dedication to building an inclusive and equitable sense of community.
• Knowledge of special populations, a plus.

To Apply:                                

Send resume with cover letter detailing the following:

• Fundraising, grant acquisition, and nonprofit writing experience. Professional background and reference. Salary requirements. Two writing samples — grant proposal and solicitation letter preferred.                          
• Email to: officemanager@etctrips.org

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ETC is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.