Part-time Development Associate
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CCN’s Development Associate will manage internal and external operations related to an increased roster of clients. We seek a highly curious, engaged, detail-oriented team member who will oversee all CCN administration and operations, as well as handle the all-important Donor Prospect Research projects for all clients.
Position Description
This is a job for someone who is highly driven by a love for purpose-driven work. The Development Associate will keep CCN running smoothly and efficiently, and will power CCN’s informed, thoughtful prospect research, in order for us to help advance our clients’ vital missions and goals. There is room to grow in this role, with myriad opportunities to learn and develop.
Administration and Assistance
Scheduling Assistance for Principal (and Network Partners as needed)
Scheduling and attending weekly CCN team meetings, maintaining agenda and taking notes as needed for follow-up and deliverables
Managing the CCN team calendar and keeping the team informed of upcoming client meetings, changes to the calendar, or team member vacations/time off
Overseeing and maintaining CCN Google Drive, Slack channel, etc.
Managing and updating CCN templates and related materials
Managing and updating CCN website (clients; team members; roster of services, etc) as needed
Overseeing client intake forms, contracts, and other important client-related documents as needed
Scheduling, attending, and taking minutes in client meetings as needed
Scheduling any client-related travel for Principal (or Network Partners as needed)
Managing CCN subscriptions to publications (Chronicle of Philanthropy, NY Times) and services as needed.
Donor Prospect Research
As requested by Network Partners, and in collaboration with clients, the Development Associate will be asked to:
Populate and update (as needed) a Development Calendar for each CCN client, with a rigorous research, analysis, and recommendations on relevant Individual and Foundation Donor prospects that align with the client’s goals, milsion, and geographical region.
Provide informed Foundation Directory Online (FDO) Research on Foundations.
Wealth Reports will be the start of your research on any individual potential donor. You will learn how to “suss out” donors based on address, marital or family name, and other factors.
Create Donor Briefing Sheets on each individual prospect, starting with Wealth Reports and then going deeper. These sheets should indicate a potential supporter’s short biography; past giving history to other organizations; and possible personal connection to the client’s particular cause or mission. This is where the fun research challenge lies! We encourage the Development Associate to get creative, put on your Sherlock Holmes hat, and sleuth out interesting leads.
Donor Briefing Sheets and FDO reports, and all materials provided to clients, will always be branded with CCN logo and noted as prepared for the client by CCN.
Possible Additional Responsibilities
Depending on the client’s needs and terms of engagement, CCN may also ask the Development Associate to:
Schedule, attend, and take notes in Campaign Feasibility Study discovery meetings and interviews with key stakeholders.
Help CCN advise clients on Development Staff searches needed.
Help CCN advise clients regarding fundraising campaigns, letters, or other outreach materials
Help CCN Network Partners research, write, and send out Letters of Intent (LOIs) on clients’ behalf
Help CCN Network Partners research, write, and upload Foundation Grant materials
Compensation
This is a part-time, hourly position that pays $30 per hour. The average is 40 hours per month at roughly 10-15 hours of work per week. Hours may increase or decrease subject to demand and workflow, but will never fall below 10 hours per week.
Special Considerations:
The work week is Monday - Friday, with Summer Hours generally followed during July and August (schedules permitting; if any work or meetings are required after 2PM on Fridays in July and August, CCN team will do their best to give advance notice).
CCN follows federal holiday calendars.
As this is a freelance role, personal days, sick days, jury duty, vacation days, and other time off should be scheduled with Principal and agreed to in advance (when possible), and will not be compensated.
Work hours will expand or contract depending on client work and cadence; CCN will discuss expanding or rolling back by request to accommodate for periods of increased creative or academic work.
Desired Qualifications:
Excellent organizational, time management, and problem solving skills.
Proactive and innovative thinker and doer.
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, with strong attention to detail.
A passion for the mission-driven work that CCN’s team supports (specific knowledge of individual organizations’ focus areas not required, but always helpful to research independently for further knowledge)
Proficient with technology and comfort with troubleshooting solutions
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for CCN’s social-good-driven work
An ability to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions.
Comfortable in meeting and engaging with a diverse group of clients and contacts (on the phone, over email, or in remote meetings).
Dedication to the joy of empowering, developing, and collaboratively encouraging the missions and goals of CCN’s clients.
Ready to bring an intelligent, responsible, and optimistic perspective.
Creative Capacity Network is dedicated to the principles of equity and equal opportunity, and welcomes candidates with a variety and diversity of professional, personal, and educational experiences and pathways.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit the following to admin@creativecapacitynetwork.com:
● Cover letter stating your specific interest and qualifications for the position.
● Name(s) of person or source of job description.
● Resume, including relevant interests or hobbies.
● Applications will be considered until the position is filled.