Nonprofit Development Associate - Vocational Guidance Services

Job Details

Job Details

Job Location
Cleveland, OH 44103 - VGS - Cleveland, OH

Education Level
Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range
$17.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Shift
8am - 4:30pm

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

Accurately process all donations in Raiser's Edge
Accurately documents all donations for reconciliation with Finance Department
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

Record and update all information on donors and supporters in Raiser's Edge
Pull queries and data accurately from the database, including for mailings, stewardship, historical data, and reporting purposes
Perform database maintenance as needed

Fund Development

Conduct research on current and prospective funders - foundations, corporations, and individual donors
Create reports, as requested by President and CEO or Director of Development on funders
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
With Director of Development, manage Grants Calendar
Track submission and report dates
Assist with collating and submitting grant proposal

Administrative

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

Vocational Guidance Services

06/01/2024

Cleveland,OH