AVDA is a nonprofit organization that has served the Houston community for 40 years. Our mission is to end family violence by advocating for the safety and self-determination of victims- promoting accountability for abusers and fostering a community response to abuse. AVDA is dedicated to providing multilingual, transformational, life-saving services to survivors of abuse and their families.
We are currently seeking to hire a Senior Development Associate. In this role, you will play an important role by participating in all fundraising activities including donor and public relations, grant proposals, direct mail appeals, and special events. In addition, you will provide research and support to the Chief Marketing and Development Officer and Chief Executive Officer. In addition, you will interface with key AVDA volunteers in leadership roles for the organization as well as interact with members of the AVDA Board of Directors. As a key member of the Development team, you will be tasked with handling multiple projects that are often-time deadline and budget driven. The selected candidate will be a self-starter, motivated and able to clearly and effectively communicate. This is a full-time, non-exempt role and the salary range is $65,000 to $70,000.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with drafting solicitation letters, grant requests, and other correspondence related to fundraising or development efforts
Support AVDA on fundraising and cultivation events, specifically the two annual fundraisers and annual appeal mailing
Serve as liaison on development projects with vendors by obtaining bids, requesting proposals and comparing estimates
Ability to design invitations, mastheads, mailers, flyers and other print collateral
Assist with preparation and coordination of materials, as requested/required for program audits by funders (liaise with Program Directors and CEO for successful preparation of and completion of audit)
Spearhead and coordinate the annual United Way Kick Off Campaign for the agency
Serve as primary point of contact for the coordination of AVDA’s Camp Carefree including developing application, coordinating transportation, reviewing contract with the camp and coordination of details leading up to and during the weekend
Serve as the primary point of contact for on-boarding and recruiting agency volunteers, working with Program Directors to find meaningful engagement opportunities
Assist with development of social media graphics for Instagram and Facebook
Manage and oversee Young Friends of AVDA group
Assist by compiling data for board of directors meetings, including Development reports and revenue updates
Conduct research on prospective corporations, foundations, individuals, and government entities
Prepare outcomes assessment to funders
Manage donor records and donations processed through eTapestry, AVDA’s donor management database
Manage and track foundation deadlines and applications. Assist with grant writing and proposal submission
Maintain corporation and individual donor files, input donor data, log financial contributions
Review key performance indicators/dashboard metrics monthly, analyze outcomes
Maintain Board of Directors’ personnel files (track annual training requirements, attendance, updated Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreements)
Create and maintain schedule related to grant-required training of AVDA Board of Directors
Attend Board meetings, provide coordination of meeting materials, take meeting minutes and circulate post-meeting for approval
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Two to three years development experience or experience in related industry such as advancement, communications, marketing or public relations
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator or other graphic design software
Database management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information concisely and effectively
Ability to organize work and flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities
Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and make good decisions
High degree of integrity handling confidential and sensitive information
Positive, confident, and results-oriented professional with a service-oriented spirit
Ability to work in the evening with advance notice provided by AVDA, as required, for special events
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as some experience working with fundraising database/management software
Bilingual in English and Spanish, is preferred
Previous project management or office management experience is preferred
CONTACT:
Qualified candidates may submit their resume via email to: amcguire@myebs.com.