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Development and Outreach Associate
About the organization
Eden I & R, Inc. envisions a community empowered with information and connected to resources so that all people obtain health, happiness, hope, and improved livelihoods. The agency’s largest program is 211 Alameda County, the 24/7 multilingual phone line that provides resource information to individuals and families from throughout the county.
The passionate team at Eden I&R is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Development and Outreach Associate to drive our mission forward. Are you a talented individual passionate about making a difference in the community? We're looking for someone with a knack for building relationships, fostering connections, and mobilizing resources to support our impactful programs. If you're ready to play a vital role in advancing our organization's goals and expanding our reach, we want to hear from you!
Position Overview: The Development & Outreach Associate will work to promote the mission of Eden I&R and raise awareness of its programs to the community and various stakeholders, including donors. The Development & Outreach Associate assists the Development Manager and Executive Director with fund development, special events, and social media. Additionally, this person will be responsible for the management of the donor database and donor acknowledgements. This position reports to the Development Manager.
The Development & Outreach Associate should be a dedicated and passionate person who is creative, outgoing, and self-motivated. The ideal candidate is familiar with current marketing and development strategies, with strong writing and confident interpersonal skills, and works well independently and in teams.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Outreach & Communications
• Manage the agency’s social media platforms; write social media posts; monitor social media campaigns and ads, and post website updates via WordPress
• In partnership with the Development Manager, create and distribute monthly agency e-newsletter
• Plan and attend a wide range of public engagement and outreach activities • Create outreach materials (e.g., flyers) to be used at public engagement and outreach activities
• Maintain the outreach calendar of events
• Provide staff support and communication/documentation for the Board of Directors, particularly the External Affairs Committee
• Coordinate and assist in preparing agency documents, including the annual report
Fund Development
• Maintain a calendar of fund development events, deadlines, and follow-up activities • Draft donor communications in partnership with the Development Manager and Executive Director, including donor e-newsletters and appeals
• Manage the timely acknowledgment of donations and ensure that all types of donations (cash, pledges, matching gifts, and planned gifts) are properly documented in the agency’s donor database
• Assist with administrative tasks related to submitting grant proposals and coordinating the distribution of appeals and other mailings
• Assist with fundraising events as needed
• Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Preferred Skills & Experience:
• BA degree or equivalent
• Two years of successful fundraising experience in a nonprofit agency
• Working knowledge of development/fundraising concepts and appropriate solicitation techniques
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and internet usage; knowledge of SharePoint, cloud storage technologies
• Experience using Canva, Constant Contact, and/or Adobe Creative Cloud • Knowledge of donor databases, such as Network for Good
• Experience using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms
Key Competencies:
• Flexibility to telecommute, work in the office, and attend various events throughout Alameda County
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong project management, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet due dates • Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and resourceful
• Proactive, takes initiative, uses available resources to problem-solve • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Eden I&R provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Hayward, CA. The role is a hybrid position and would need to have the ability to travel into the office on occassion.
Benefits
Health and dental benefits available
Interested and interesting candidates may submit their resume to adrienne@people415.com or apply directly via LinkedIn HERE.