Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Posse Foundation
Job overview
The Development Specialist at The Posse Foundation supports fundraising efforts focused on the Bay Area and Los Angeles to aid annual operations.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves writing grant proposals and reports, managing donor communications, conducting prospect research, maintaining donor databases, organizing donor mailings, facilitating advisory board communications, and managing event logistics.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, over two years of development or related experience, strong communication and grant writing skills, proficiency in Word, Excel, and fundraising databases, and the ability to multitask and work independently or in teams.
Work environment and culture
The candidate should be collaborative, innovative, hardworking, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, aligning with Posse's mission and values.
Company information
The Posse Foundation is an organization focused on supporting diverse leadership through scholarship and development programs.
Team overview
The Development Specialist works with site development directors and the national development team, reporting to the vice president for development.
Job location and travel
The position focuses on fundraising efforts in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Company overview
The Posse Foundation is a nonprofit organization that identifies, recruits, and trains high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential to become Posse Scholars. These scholars receive full-tuition leadership scholarships from Posse's partner colleges and universities. Founded in 1989 by Deborah Bial, the foundation aims to diversify the pool of leaders in the workforce by providing support networks and resources to its scholars. The organization has expanded significantly, partnering with over 60 institutions and supporting thousands of students nationwide.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in grant writing, donor communication, and fundraising support, emphasizing your ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently.
Showcase your proficiency with fundraising databases like Raiser’s Edge, as well as your skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, to align with the technical requirements of the Development Specialist role at The Posse Foundation.
Apply through multiple platforms including The Posse Foundation’s official career page, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of being noticed.
Connect with current development team members or site directors at The Posse Foundation on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent fundraising campaigns or asking about their experience working on Bay Area and Los Angeles initiatives to start a genuine conversation.
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