VOZ

Development Director
Job Description

Applications due by 5pm on Monday, February 20th, 2012.

Position: Development/Fundraising Director
Supervisor: Executive Director
Hours: 30 hours weekly
Benefits: Salary, Health insurance, paid vacation

The Development and Fundraising Director will collaborate with the board of directors, VOZ’s executive director, and other staff to create a strategic fundraising plan that will keep VOZ and the Worker Center sustainable. S/he will build and maintain relationships with different foundations and donors and will be responsible for writing all grant proposals. Other administrative tasks will include developing and maintaining a database of donors and foundations, and coordinating thank you mailings to past donors.

The Development and Fundraising Director will network with the greater community and manage other outreach activities. S/he will work with the Board of Directors to plan special events, parties, etc. to reach fundraising goals.

Grant Writing & Foundation Relations
The Development Director is responsible for researching potential funding opportunities, establishing relationships with current and potential funders, and managing the proposal, application, and reporting process in order to meet the line items declared in the annual budget.

• Maintain database of foundation and corporate giving programs
• Attend public events
• Write grant applications and reports to meet deadline
• Manage relationships with funders, especially meeting in person or over the phone to inform them of our work and interest them in future funding opportunities
• Develop communications specifically aimed at funders, including the distribution of positive press coverage

Grassroots Fundraising
The Development Director is responsible for facilitating staff and board strategic planning in relation to community fundraising. This position manages the community fundraising committee of Board members and volunteers to increase the amount of non-foundation fundraising.
• Facilitate Annual fundraising strategic planning with Board, staff, & volunteers
• Maintain database of individual donors
• Facilitate quarterly donor appeal
• Identify potential individual donors
• Manage community fundraising committee
• Organize Fundraising events
• Maintain and strengthen the VOZista donor program
• Organize house parties, phone banks, and other events

Board of Directors
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to prepare the organization’s annual budget for Board review and approval
• Involve Board of Directors in grassroots fundraising activities

Qualifications:
• Strong interpersonal, communication, planning and organizational skills.
• At least two years of successful fundraising and proven grant writing experience
• Demonstrated experience working in a bilingual, multicultural environment
• Understanding of Latino labor and workforce issues.
• Highly organized
• Basic knowledge of computer operations (Windows, Word, Excel, etc.,) and equipment operations such as copiers, fax machines and telephones.
• Commitment to the mission and goals of VOZ
• Ability to work independently and in a team

How to Apply: Send curriculum vitae and cover setter to Romeo Sosa, 1131 SE Oak St Portland OR 97214; or e-mail to: romeo@portlandvoz.org. For more information call 503-233-6787.