Development Management

Description

The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) is a dynamic, forward-looking, and growing organization. We seek well-qualified, highly motivated, creative, and solutions-oriented candidates to join the development and fundraising department.

Responsibilities

• Engages in public and donor relations.
• Assess and re-develops fundraising tools and marketing packages.
• Maintain and increase up-to-date knowledge of public and donor relations through daily reading (e-mail list serves, publications) and participation in webinars, staff meetings, and periodic offsite training.
• Recruit groups and individuals for fundraising events, including, but not limited to, BACI partners and alumni via phone, email, social media etc.
• Provide support for on-going development activities including prospect research and grant writing support.
• Serve as ongoing point of contact for event participants before and after their event day.
• Assess and re-develop social media marketing, recruitment, and event updates for events including Facebook updates, tweets, and website blog posts.
• Provide event participants with necessary documentation in a timely manner, including waivers, directional maps, volunteer FAQs, and other necessary documents.
• Manage participant and donor data in software programs.
• Develop and manage fundraising incentive programs.
• Attend and participate in event related activities and meetings.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Detail oriented, able to multitask.
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently.
• Enthusiasm for BACI’s mission and vision.
• Cooperative, friendly, and helpful attitude with clients and co-workers. Ability to work closely with other employees to ensure positive, constructive environment within the program and throughout the Institute.
• Flexibility and availability, including willingness to travel and work some weekends.
• International experience – high degree of cultural sensitivity and competence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment, while maintaining a sense of humor and a positive, solution-oriented approach.
• Willing to learn.
• Pass the Background Check.

• Demonstrate high level of professionalism, respect, and personal integrity