Development Assistant
Global Exchange, a nonprofit human rights organization based in San Francisco, is seeking a Development Assistant to join our fundraising team for 6-months (April – September 2011). The successful candidate will operate in all aspects of fundraising, including special events, grants, membership and individual giving.
The Development Assistant reports to the Development Director.
About Global Exchange
Global Exchange is an international nonprofit human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world. We envision a people centered globalization that values the rights of workers and the health of the planet; that prioritizes international collaboration as central to ensuring peace; and that aims to create a local, green economy designed to embrace the diversity of our communities. Our programs include Reality Tours to both U.S. and international destinations; a Fair Trade program (including several retail stores); a Public Education program producing events, such as the Green Festival, articles and
publications. Our campaigns are designed to influence US policy, both corporate and governmental, around issues such as trade policy and immigration, child labor, democracy, peace, freedom from oil and the new local green economy.
Job Requirements
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, creative and organized; detail-oriented
• Ability to take initiative; work independently as well as able to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility; ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Dedicated interest in human rights and social justice work;
Responsibilities include
• Executing a variety of administrative tasks in a timely fashion (including filing, database entry and maintenance)
• Assisting in the planning, organizing and running of special events
• Create and maintain organizational systems for the department; maintaining the deparment calendar, calendar of foundation grant and report deadlines, calendar of major donor meetings, calendar of membership projects, and minutes for department meeting
• Providing research and analysis for foundation prospecting
• Working with program staff and grants associate to develop, proofread and process grant reports, proposals and other foundation correspondence;
• Drafting correspondence to donors (thank you letters, boilerplate proposals,) as directed, proofread a variety of development materials
• Coordinating Holiday correspondence process;
• Supporting the Global Exchange Monthly Sustainer program;
• Develop and manage rapid response system for communicating with major donors around Global Exchange news updates and similar correspondence
• Maintaining and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders, including staff, donors and community partners
• Drafting and maintaining policies and procedures for the department; foundation files and database
• Assisting with major donor and membership cultivation and other fundraising activities;
• Other duties as assigned
Global Exchange devotes staff time to raising awareness among staff about issues of privilege and diversity and how these issues affect our work environment and our campaigns. We seek candidates who have an openness to engaging these issues and a commitment to incorporating an analysis of privilege and different forms of oppression into their work.
This is a full time, temporary position. This position is paid hourly, with full benefits. Global Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of Color, differently-abled people and LGBT persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please send cover letter, a full resume, and references.
Mail applications to: Development Assistant Search Committee, Global Exchange, 2017 Mission St. 2nd floor, San Francisco, CA 94110. *No phone calls/email/fax inquiries or applications will be accepted.
Global Exchange is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. All interested candidates, regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation and physical ability, are encouraged to apply.
Posted by Stephanie Coronado
