Development Associate-TX League of Conservation Voters-Austin, TX

[eliz...@tlcv.org]

TEXAS LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS &

TEXAS LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATIONAL FUND

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

The Texas League of Conservation Voters, a 501(c)4, and its sister 501(c)3 organization the Texas League of Conservation Voters Educational Fund, seeks to hire a dynamic and experienced Development Associate to support organizational development efforts. TLCV has built a solid reputation as a nonpartisan environmental organization in Texas that advances a forward-thinking conservation agenda at the state Legislature and successfully holds our elected officials accountable. Texas League of Conservation Voters Educational Fund works to educate the public and involve citizens in the policy-making process.

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Development Associate is responsible for supporting the fundraising efforts of TLCV’s 501(c)4 and Political Action Committee, including membership building, major donor cultivation, business support, and event planning. The Development Associate is also responsible for TLCVEF’s 501(c)3 foundation and major donor fundraising. Along with providing support to other staff and board members for their fundraising work.

 

Responsibilities include:

§  Lead prospect and foundation research

§  Plan and write donor communications

§  Write direct mail fundraising appeals

§  Initiate contact and set up meetings for new and current major donors with board members and Executive Director

§  Manage and staff call time for board members and Executive Director

§  Manage donor administration activities, including drafting donor reports, donor database entry, updates, invitations, thank you notes, and other materials

§  Develop and execute online donor fundraising including metrics

§  Work with team to develop and execute consistent communication to cultivate and grow donor base

§  Plan and coordinate state wide donor event program

§  Coordinate board meetings

 

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

§  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

§  Demonstrated experience and success in nonprofit fundraising, including major donor development, writing appeals, and foundation proposals.

§  Previous campaign experience preferred, including field, fundraising, or communications.

§  Strong communication skills, including writing and public speaking. 

§  Commitment to the goals and vision of TLCV

§  Acute attention to detail

§  Relevant computer and database experience (organization uses NGP-EveryAction, iWave, Excel, and QuickBooks)

§  Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and direct projects and programs

§  Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and be part of a team working toward a common goal

§  Event planning skills

§  Ambition to learn and driven to meet and exceed fundraising goals

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

§  Based in Austin

§  Some travel is necessary.

§  Some evening and weekend work required.

§  Team player: Given the small size of the organization, the Development Director will be expected to fulfill occasional program responsibilities and other duties as needed.

§  Fast-paced and requires juggling multiple projects and meeting deadlines.

 

The Texas League of Conservation Voters and Texas League of Conservation Voters Educational Fund are equal opportunity employers.  Salary commensurate with experience.

 

To apply, email: cover letter, a list of references, and resume by April 15 to Elizabeth Doyel at eliz...@tlcv.org