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The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, color, disability, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, or authorized alien status.

We often have internship positions available. Not all are paid positions, but some are. Internships may be full or part-time and we try to work with the student's schedule.

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR AN ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR:

Job Summary:

The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio seeks a full-time Assistant Development Director to assist in exploring, initiating, and implementing fundraising efforts, including growth of individual donor base, major donor cultivation and solicitation, special events, foundation/corporate funding research, and direct mail appeals.

Essential Duties:

Assist with preparation and execution of fundraising strategies for individual and institutional giving through all channels, including direct mail, online giving, special events, social media, major donors, and planned giving
Assist with the conceptualization and design for direct mail and online giving initiatives
Assist in research, identification, and cultivation of major donors
Interact and communicate with Board of Directors
Identify and cultivate corporate and private foundations and assist with submissions and reports
Take a lead role in expansion of fundraising activities for School & Youth Initiatives
Coordinate fundraising strategies with the Marketing & Communications Director for special events

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and expectations of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Familiarity with the Northeast Ohio funding community
Ability to work independently and cooperatively
Goal oriented and driven to achieve specific fundraising goals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with grant writing
Familiarity with relational databases and Microsoft Office

Qualifications:

Minimum Bachelors Degree in business, marketing, non-profit management, or related field
Minimum 5 years experience with demonstrated record of success in a variety of fundraising activities

Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience
Benefits include paid time off, group health insurance, dental, vision, and retirement plan
Voluntary benefits available through AFLAC

To apply please email resume and cover letter to Marci Curtis at mcurtis@diversitycenterneo.org. Application deadline is Friday, November 11, 2011.No phone calls or third party inquiries.

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