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Nonprofit Development Associate
Cleveland, OH
Job Description
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Description
Location: 2239 E. 55th St. Cleveland, OH 44103
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Status: Nonexempt
Vocational Guidance Services (VGS) changes lives and strengthens our communities through services that educate, empower, and provide the opportunity to earn a paycheck! VGS is a highly acclaimed, successful, private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) vocational rehabilitation agency with over 130 years of dedicated experience serving persons with disabilities or other barriers to employment.
We are currently seeking a Development Specialist to complete the following duties in order to be successful in the position and be able to contribute to the success of the agency.
Gift Processing
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Accurately process all donations in Raiser's Edge
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Accurately documents all donations for reconciliation with Finance Department
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Create all gift acknowledgements and other gift correspondence in a timely manner and following the VGS Development Department's Standard Operating Procedures
Donor Database Management
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Record and update all information on donors and supporters in Raiser's Edge
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Pull queries and data accurately from the database, including for mailings, stewardship, historical data, and reporting purposes
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Perform database maintenance as needed
Fund Development
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Conduct research on current and prospective funders - foundations, corporations, and individual donors
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Create reports, as requested by President and CEO or Director of Development on funders
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With the Director of Development, develop an individual donor outreach calendar
- Schedule meetings for the President and CEO and current or prospective funders
- Track communications, meetings, and all appropriate notes in Raiser's Edge
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With Director of Development, manage Grants Calendar
- Track submission and report dates
- Assist with collating and submitting grant proposal
Administrative
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Manage and execute all mailings, both in house and using mail services
- Take notes for Development Committee and Engagement and Outreach Committee Meetings
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
- Three years of relevant professional experience
- Commitment to the VGS mission
- Commitment to disability, gender, and racial equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; grammatical acumen
- Unparalleled attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google platforms
- Experience in managing online content, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter
- Fundraising planning and execution experience; proven project management skills
- Self-motivated, team player, and enthusiastic
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of individuals
Vocational Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA - Disability & Veterans
VGS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA M/F/VET/DISABLED. VGS, Inc. provides employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through set aside contracts with the Federal & State government. 75% of the hours worked under these contracts must be completed by individuals that are disabled for the work being performed. This must be documented by a medical professional or state agency. This can include physical, mental or developmental challenges.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
8am - 4:30pm
Salary and Benefits
$17.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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