Position: Development Assistant, Bark
Compensation: Part-time, $15-$18/hour based on experience
General Responsibilities: The Development Assistant is responsible for assisting the Executive Director in meeting fundraising goals through grant writing and coordination and donor support.
Grant writing and coordination – 75%
· Maintain current database of approximately ten foundations and their respective deadlines for letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, etc
· Research and add new foundations to the database likely to help Bark meet its program and operational funding needs
· Maintain grants calendar and ensure that Bark meets all foundation deadlines
· Write letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports to foundations
· Ensure that Executive Director is maintaining appropriate levels of informal communication with foundation supporters
Donor support – 20%
· Assist Executive Director in maintaining appropriate levels of informal communication with approximately 300 Very Important Barkers
· Conduct donor research as needed
Miscellaneous – 5%
- Communicate with Bark’s board of directors through quarterly reports and informal updates as needed
- Participate in administrative duties as necessary.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
· Excellent persuasive writing skills
· Highly organized and timely
· Minimum of two years professional experience in fundraising or other relevant communications field
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications
To Apply:
E-mail resume, 2-3 references, 2 writing samples, and cover letter to (no calls please) alex@bark-out.org, with “Development Assistant” in the subject line.