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Thank you for your interest in a position with the International
Wolf Center. We seek to employ individuals interested in furthering our mission. Full
and part-time positions will be posted on this page and it is recommended that you
submit your resume as they become available.
We are accepting resumes for the following position:
FLSA: Part-time, nonexempt, hourly position approximately 20-30 hrs/week
Supervised by: Executive Director (ED)
Coordinates with: volunteers, administrators and other department leaders
Location: New Hope, MN
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represent the International Wolf Center in the most positive manner with
prospective, former and current members, donors, visitors, vendors and the
communities we serve.
- Interacts effectively with a diverse group of staff, interns, volunteers and
other customers of our services.
- Learn and use operating practices of the International Wolf Center.
- Uphold the organizational mission statement.
- Adhere to organizational standards of objectivity and scientific accuracy in
all educational activities.
- Handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Development Associate will assist in the identification, qualification, cultivation,
solicitation and management of foundations, businesses, major gift and individual member
prospects. The candidate will work closely with the ED to ensure earned and contributed
income streams. He/she will be responsible for tracking data and fulfilling all
reporting duties to the organization and funding sources, including grants. Adhering
to a budget and assisting in meeting fundraising goals are crucial components of this
position.
Foundations, grants, corporate and business sponsorships (40%)
- Research, cultivate and manage a portfolio of all prospects.
- Assist in sustaining the organization through funding from private and public
foundation, federal, state and local grants.
- Support building corporate cause-related partnerships, as possible.
- Assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive annual and
long-range fundraising strategies and goals, as appropriate.
- Work with all staff to identify needs for new funding.
- Maintain foundation databases and quality control; ensure foundation information
is accurately entered; generate appropriate reports and queries when necessary;
provide data for constituent records via contact action reports.
Major gifts including planned giving (40%)
- Assist in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive cultivation program for major gift and planned giving prospects potentially including direct personal contact and ongoing communications.
- Provide appropriate level of donor and cultivation services to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities for support.
- Cultivate in-kind services.
Ongoing annual support (15%)
- Assist Membership Associate with the management of ongoing member annual support, including donation direct mail and electronic solicitations, as appropriate.
- Expand matching gifts, royalties and product fundraising, as possible.
- Manage Animal Charities support and research and expand or connection to similar ongoing charities.
- Research important charity review and evaluation organizations such as Guidestar, Better Business Bureau and implement appropriate connections.
- Develop and coordinate new and ongoing fundraising events.
Administrative Responsibilities (5%):
- Manage portions of the development budget including reducing costs.
- Support team building and establish good communication with supervisor and other employees.
- Assist ED in staffing activities of board Development Committee.
- Other responsibilities as requested by the ED.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor's degree in liberal arts and/or marketing, business, communications
or equivalent experience is required.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully assisting in the development and
implementation of fundraising strategies including major gift solicitations, annual
giving campaigns, foundation and corporate requests and meeting fundraising goals.
- Demonstrated excellent writing skills.
- Demonstrated skills in database management and quality control; ensure donor
information is accurately entered; generate appropriate reports and queries when
necessary; provide data for constituent records via contact action reports.
- Ability to manage simultaneous, multiple projects, establishing priorities
and meeting deadlines; function productively in a fast-paced high-pressure
environment, work independently and accept direction.
- Computer literate: knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and database management
experience required.
- Knowledge of web, social media and e-fundraising a plus
- Familiarity with the Twin Cities' donor community and individual, state and
national foundations a plus.
ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIIONS
This position is subject to a variable work schedule based on development department
needs. The employee may make overnight trips to the Ely, MN office. Employee must
be able to sit (60% time), stand, walk, lift/carry up to 30 lbs., operate a motor
vehicle and communicate fluently in English.
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL WOLF CENTER:
The International Wolf Center's mission is to advance the survival of wolf populations
around the world by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wildlands, and the
human role in their future. The world famous education interpretive building in Ely,
Minnesota features daily presentations and field trips, an award winning museum exhibit
and a pack of ambassador wolves living in their wooded territory. The Minneapolis office
manages fundraising, membership, communications and organizational administration.
To Apply:
Email cover letter, resume, salary requirements (must be included) and three writing
samples (grant writing preferred) to mortiz@wolf.org.
Only emails accepted, no calls, please.
Applications accepted until position filled.
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