Volunteer Fundraising Director - The Aparecio Foundation : Job Details

The Aparecio Foundation is a nonprofit organization designed as an economic development strategy to lift women out of poverty and as a community development approach to build the leadership capacity of low-income women. The Aparecio Foundation provides academic support and scholarship programs for high-potential, low-income women in public high schools through an eight-year multiple-mentor program.

The culture of Aparecio Foundation is characterized by an informal and laid-back environment, where employees work independently and in teams to develop and carry out effective organizational structure and work processes. Employees are driven through self-motivation and passion for the not-for-profit sector. Through the development of quality services to enhance the organization's goals and objectives, employees are able to use their strengths and skills in the best ways they can. Therefore, Aparecio Foundation employees are given the freedom to be creative and energetic in performing their tasks and duties as professionals in their respective fields of expertise.

• Develop a fundraising strategy while setting goals and priorities.
• Research and identify potential donors and key stakeholders.
• Plan projects to ensure organizational effectiveness and successful work results.
• Work with the fundraising committee to oversee event planning and campaigns.
• Recruit and manage volunteers.
• Plan and execute event logistics.
• Attend professional meetings, training workshops, and read publications on the field to enhance professional competence.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives, using these relationships to develop new business opportunities.
• Identify main client groups and audiences, determine the best way to communicate publicity information to them, and develop and implement a communication plan for fundraising.
• Assign, supervise, and review the activities of fundraising staff.
• Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.
• Respond to requests for information about the organization's activities or status.
• Manage the fundraising budget.
• Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, and departments that develop and implement fundraising strategies and information programs.
• Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with fundraising efforts.

• Two to four years of related non-profit/fundraising experience
• Demonstrated sales experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (donor contact database knowledge a plus)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.