Development Specialist

Job Description
The Greenlining Institute is a national policy, organizing, and leadership institute working for racial and economic justice. We ensure that grassroots leaders are participating in major policy debates by building diverse coalitions of grassroots leaders that work together to advance solutions to our nation's most pressing problems. Our policy experts conduct research and coordinate multi-pronged strategies on major policy issues, including but not limited to the environment, wealth creation (asset building), philanthropy, health, energy, communications, and higher-education.
For more information about The Greenlining Institute, please visit our website at www.greenlining.org.

PURPOSE:
Initially reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and in collaboration with development personnel, the Development Specialist (DS) position is charged with working with program staff to plan and execute a comprehensive fundraising agenda that includes grants management, event planning and individual contributions. The ideal candidate will bring quality experience and enthusiasm to take full ownership of the position and will have the opportunity to grow into the Development Director position, an Executive Leadership team position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Research and identify grant opportunities for various program areas.
• Author letters of intent, full proposals and reports as needed to develop and/or maintain relationships with foundation and corporate funders.
• Maintain and manage digital and hard copy records.
• Maintain and manage donor (individual and institutional) database
• “Moves management” through electronic database
• Assist COO and Executive Director (ED) with cultivation of relationships
• Assist with planning and coordination of annual economic summit
• Assist COO and ED with analysis of financial state of the organization
• Perform other duties as needed by the COO and the ED

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum three years experience in a non-profit organization working in development
• Strong individual initiative and demonstrated organizational and communications skills.
• Proven ability to work well with people.
• Team player who is nimble and can adapt in a fast paced environment.
• Pro-active, rather than reactive, ability to handle several priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledgeable of foundation world
• Skilled in cultivating relationships with foundation and corporate representatives.
• Willing to mentor leadership academy participants
• Committed to championing causes that serve low income and diverse communities
• Keen attention to detail

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• This position is a full-time position.
• The Development Specialist is eligible for all benefits available to full-time employees as stated in the Personnel Policies (including paid vacation and sick days, medical and dental insurance, 401k retirement plan etc)
• Salary commensurate with experience

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
• Submit a cover letter and resume to Hector Javier Preciado, Chief Operating Officer, at hectorp@greenlining.org

Application period will close January 7th, 2011
No phone calls please.