Houston Non-Profit and Campaign Firm Seeking Finance and Development Director

[America Strategies]

Seeking applicants for Development Director for a fast-paced marketing and campaign firm in Houston. Looking for a motivated, multi-tasking individual who works well with others.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•   Support the marketing or campaign consultants for finance and development.

•   Assist in the execution of a fundraising plan.

•   Assist with management of Finance Committees.

•   Assist with drafting fundraising email and communications.

•   Plan and staff fundraising events.

•   Research donor prospects.

•   Generate call sheets and staff call time.

•   Staff meetings.

•   Track contributions and calls in database.

•   Run weekly call time reports.

•   Maintain donor database.

•   Merge and print thank you letters.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

•   Bachelor's degree minimum.

•   1-2 years experience in non-profit or political realm.

•   Demonstrated understanding of political and non-profit fundraising, and the state and federal election process, including contribution limit guidelines.

•   Exceptional organizational, writing and analytical skills.

•   Highly skilled in building relationships with individuals.

•   Knowledge of finance software such as  Blackbaud, NGP, Blue Utopia or Nationbuilder and willingness to learn a new system if necessary.

•   Ability to work from home and travel as needed.

 

CONTACT:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, and resume to jo...@americastrategies.com before March 30th, 2015. In the subject line of the email, please type “Development Director Position”. In the cover letter, please address why you would be an effective finance assistant and the experience you would bring to the position.