SURVIVORS OF TORTURE,
INTERNATIONAL (posted 5/29/08)
Job Title:
Special Initiatives Manager Exempt position
Job Summary: Develop new relationships and cultivate existing
relationships with target communities and organizations and involve them in
SURVIVORS’ work. Research, identify, and contact funding sources and supervise
funding requests to these sources.
Job Responsibilities: (for illustrative purposes
only)
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Time |
Activity |
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60% |
Build individual donor base: cultivate
relationships with existing and potential corporate and individual
donors; oversee individual donor prospect research; advise agency board
and staff in strategic networking and development activities; oversee
use of funding database to track and trend donations; supervise
preparation of funding reports; write fund appeal solicitations and
acknowledgement letters; assist with special events; and work closely
with the management team and board of directors to develop fundraising
objectives.
|
|
30% |
Research funding opportunities that match the goals
and objectives of SURVIVORS, and oversee preparation of grant proposals
for government, faith-based, corporate, and foundation funds.
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10% |
Supervise one full-time AmeriCorps*VISTA member.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree from accredited undergraduate college.
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Strong relationship building skills.
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Excellent research, communication and organizational skills.
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Solid computer skills, including thorough knowledge of Microsoft
Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Raiser’s Edge knowledge is
helpful.
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Knowledge of, and experience in, fund development.
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Experience in human rights work is preferred.
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Able to work independently and as a team member.
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Strong commitment to Survivors of Torture, International’s
mission.
Please send, mail or fax resume and cover letter to:
Maren Dougherty
Public Affairs Manager
Survivors of Torture, International
P.O. Box 151240
San Diego, CA
92175-1240
Phone: 619-278-2422
Fax: 619-294-9405
Email:
mdougherty@notorture.org