Scope of responsibilities:

• Contribute to the Strategic Plan to be designed in the Fall 2011, along with the Board of Directors and the other members of the leadership team. 
• Serve as staff representative to the Board of Directors, providing all materials and support necessary for the Board to undertake fundraising activities on behalf of EFBA; 
• Create a major gifts programs, including its endowment and planned giving components; 
• Build and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects for major gifts of $5000 and above, maintaining regular meetings and/or communications with these donors throughout the year; 
• Oversee planning and implementation of donor cultivation events, including annual special event ($150K); 
• Develop and direct donor acknowledgement programs; 
• Recruit, train and coordinate board members and other volunteers in identifying, cultivating and soliciting donations; 
• Collaborate with alumnae and parents on fundraising events and activities; 
• Write, develop and disseminate fundraising/marketing communications; 
• Prepare and manage individual fundraising budget with input from the President and the Board of Directors. 
• Share oversight of departmental infrastructure, including tracking pledges, acknowledging gifts, etc. 
• Build with the help of the President, the Volunteer Coordinator and the Board of Directors a Development Department, including volunteer and paid help. 

Skills and experience required

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 3-5 year successful experience in major sales or fundraising
• Must be a highly energetic professional with a track record of building relationships and closing gifts in the four to five-figure ranges.
• Ability to successfully manage multi-functional or diverse areas.
• Successful experience in making cold calls and implementing cultivation strategies
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and to keep clear documentation.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of completing assignments.
• Must have access to a vehicle and possess a California Driver’s license, insurance and a clean driving record
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends for special events

This is a full-time employee exempt position.

Compensation:  After a 3 month introductory period, compensation will be commensurable with experience and proven result. 

Start date: immediate!