Shared Effort

Princeton Project 55’s (PP55), soon to be Princeton AlumniCorps, mission is to inspire and build civic leadership among alumni across generations by engaging them in significant activities that influence and improve our society. We are an independent 501(c)(3) based in Princeton, New Jersey. We have a dedicated and active board of twenty-nine and staff of five. To learn more about our current programming, visit www.alumnicorps.org.

Princeton AlumniCorps is seeking a dynamic individual to guide, support, and facilitate the raising of funds for our organization. Title and salary will be determined based on previous experience.

Princeton AlumniCorps Development Position Announcement

Position Overview and Responsibilities
Princeton AlumniCorps is seeking a dynamic individual to guide, support, and facilitate the raising of funds for our organization. Title and salary will be determined based on previous experience.

Development
• Plan, organize, and implement an integrated and comprehensive annual development plan in collaboration with Executive Director and board of directors
• Develop cultivation/solicitation goals, strategies, and timelines; evaluating results and adjusting strategies on an on-going basis
• Write letters/proposals and develop supporting materials
• Work collaboratively with Executive Director, board, staff, and volunteers to support, foster, and leverage their involvement in fundraising efforts
• In conjunction with Board and Executive Director, establish long-range (3-5 year) development planning with interim objectives to aid in tracking progress
• Coordinate and grow foundation support, including identification and research, cultivation, grant writing, reporting, and tracking
• Oversee endowment fundraising efforts including individual gifts and encouraging planned giving.
• Oversee Raiser’s Edge and NetCommunity
• Staff the Development Steering Group (DSG), the Princeton AlumniCorps fundraising advisory group.
• Prepare progress reports for committee and board meetings

Outreach and Communications
• Serve on the Communications Committee to help develop a comprehensive communications plan that will support resource development and further Princeton AlumniCorps’ mission
• Work with program staff, Executive Director and local volunteers to organize local outreach and fundraising events
• Manage the creation of branded fundraising collateral pieces, including, but not limited to, appeals and supporting materials, annual report, newsletters, website, and other as needed
• Ensure that Princeton AlumniCorps’ brand and messaging are consistent across communications efforts
• Coordinate the production and distribution of Shared Effort, Princeton AlumniCorps’ quarterly newsletter
• Be a positive representative of Princeton AlumniCorps in the community and help create institutional visibility

Finance
• Maintain guidelines and policies for the acceptance, valuation, recording, acknowledgment, and stewardship of gifts
• Track gifts against pledges and challenge grants
• Manage and process stock gifts
• Run monthly reports for Executive Director, treasurer, and accountant
• Work with treasurer and accountant on reconciliation with bank accounts as needed

General
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as requested
• Participate in general staff tasks
• Manage development intern

Skills and Qualifications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Adept with building and maintaining relationships
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexibility
• Interest in marketing and communicating to diverse audiences
• Comfortable interacting with wide variety of constituents
• Sense of humor
• Steadiness under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn new technology
• Experience with Blackbaud software a plus
• Comfortable working in a small office environment
• Excitement for Princeton AlumniCorps mission and vision
• 1- 5 years of professional experience in the field of development and outreach
• Event planning experience a plus
• B.A./B.S.

Applicants should be willing to make a two-year commitment.

Salary
Starting salary will range from $40,000-$50,000 depending on previous experience, with potential for increase in subsequent years. Compensation includes medical and dental insurance, retirement benefits, 20 days of paid time off, and generous holidays.

Location
The position is located in the Princeton Project 55 office at 12 Stockton Street in Princeton, NJ.

Application Process
Interested individuals should email a resume and a letter of interest and qualifications, using subject line “AlumniCorps Development Position” by Tuesday, July 13, 2010 to Natasha Robinson, Development Officer at nrobinson@alumnicorps.org.
This will be an expedited interview and placement process. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so please submit your materials as soon as possible. The projected start date is August 3, 2010.