The Larrabee Center, Inc. is seeking a highly organized self-starter to implement and coordinate the execution of the agency’s annual fundraising plan. This is an hourly, regular full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Services, or related field. (Experience may be considered in lieu of Degree.)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Development/Fundraising. (Educational Experience may be considered.)
• Be familiar with laws, regulations, and guidelines governing marketing, fundraising, and related functions.
• Be proficient in using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, email, and social media.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Possess experience with budgets, financial statements, and other related reports.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain good public relations and represent The Larrabee Center in the community
• Work with Director/Manager to develop an annual fundraising plan and budget. Develop revenue and expense reports for all fundraising events.
• Takes the full responsibility to ensure the development program goals are accomplished, which includes initiating, planning, and implementing all necessary activities, in a timely manner.
• Research potential donors, foundations, grants to identify and evaluate potential funding sources.
• Work independently and/or with Leadership Team members to prepare grants/project proposals.
• Take initiative to build relationships with potential funders including individual community donors.
• Build and maintain profitable, long-term fundraising relationships with current donors and potential donors.
• Monitors development program: tracks and documents all necessary activities, and completes all reporting requirements in a timely manner.
• Maintains all donor and fund development records including critical databases and schedules.
• Work with the leadership team and appropriate staff/consultants creating all development related materials including, but not limited to, educational/marketing information, brochures, newsletters, special projects/ programs and annual reports.
• Accepts gifts from donors and assures receipts and thank you letters are sent promptly and according to policy.
• Meet the fundraising dollar amount established by the Executive Director on an annual basis.

Additional Duties

• Provide administrative support with regards to emails, social media, newsletters, and related items.
• Provide general clerical support, including filing, copying, correspondence, and answering phones.
• Coordinate contact with outside vendors and stakeholders for various non-profit needs.
• Recruit, coordinate, and train volunteers as needed.
• Maintains the agency calendar for annual activities, meetings, and other related activities.
• Prepares reports for the Executive Director and Leadership team members as directed and needed