Development Associate

National Radio Project, producers of the Making Contact radio series and www.radioproject.org, seeks a person with a passion for development, fundraising, and communications. Are you interested in growing your fundraising, planning and leadership skills, being part of independent  media as a powerful tool for change, and creating a world where peace and social justice are paramount? Find out more at: http://www.radioproject.org/get-involved/jobs/

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

In coordination with the Executive Director, lead development activities, co-create the development plan, engage our listeners and supporters as well as our grassroots social change partners.

1.  Grassroots Fundraising  (76% of our revenue)

Manage grassroots fundraising efforts to expand our solid base of individual donors. 

• Use a variety of off-line and online techniques including crowd-funding, on-line solicitations, Emma/EmailNow and DonateNow web pages and communications tools
• Develop written materials for promotional, outreach and fundraising efforts
• Manage our snail mailing appeals twice a year
• Gifts processing, data entry, and generate thank you letters , using Filemaker Pro database
• Steward relationships and make ‘direct asks’ of current major donors
• Research and cultivate relationships with prospective donors
• Engage volunteers, board members and staff in fundraising activities
• Support house parties and events
• Write  E-Newsletters and E-appeals

2.  Foundation Fundraising

• Write LOIs and grant proposals
• Cultivate relationships with current foundations
• Research prospective foundations
• Gather testimonials from social change groups who benefit from our radio programs
• Communicate with foundations, and philanthropic networks

3. Participate in the overall organizational development of National Radio Project/Making Contact  

• Attend the weekly team meetings with staff interns and volunteers, which include weekly review and critique of radio program
• Commit to Making Contact’s vision of producing independent media that informs audiences and inspires them to action
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills Required are those related to the above. Experience in the non-profit development field and a track-record of raising money is fundamental to strong applicants for this position.

Compensation: Salary range 37-43k DOE plus healthcare and vacation package; training and professional development opportunities. FT: This is a full-time, position at our office in downtown Oakland, CA. For experienced candidates could be crafted to be four days a week, let’s talk.

National Radio Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual preference, disability, national origin, religion, or economic status.

HOW TO APPLY: Please email your resume, a cover letter detailing the reasons why you are a fit for this position, list three references that can speak to your abilities, and include a writing sample (e.g. proposal, report, article). email to: lrudman[at]radioproject.org

Applications accepted now. Position open until filled.

Freelance Producers (ongoing)

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