Development Officer

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About Us

• At the Center for Free, Fair, and Accountable Democracy (CFFAD), we help Americans understand and explain why democracy is precious and how, together, we can protect and improve the foundations of trust in our republic.
• Our work is made possible thanks to the support of volunteers who develop educational content and marketing materials, and help with fundraising efforts.

Opportunities & Responsibilities

• You can help us grow from a small start-up to having a national presence, and you can help us build the financial capacity to support a staff of paid employees;
• You can design and implement our fund-raising strategy in ways that maximize goodwill while remaining compliant with federal and state laws.
• You will be able to collaborate with our other volunteers: most of our work is inter-related and mutually supporting.

Commitment

• 2-5 hours per week, as your schedule allows.
• Volunteer duration is open-ended. If you are a student, we would appreciate a minimum commitment of at least 1 semester.
• Team planning meetings every other week.
• Willingness to work virtually via Skype, Zoom, email, and other forms of electronic communication.
• Willingness and ability to prioritize the mission of CFFAD;
• Strong commitment to non-partisan behavior while assisting or representing CFFAD;
• Willingness to work with and rely upon other volunteers from diverse backgrounds;
• Willingness to attend any initial orientation or training.

Testimony:

"My experience interning with CFFAD couldn’t have been better. I felt like my ideas were making a difference in the direction of the Center, and that gave me a real stake in the organization and its mission. Moreover, I learned new skills while feeling like I was doing something for the greater good." - G.L. 2018 & 2019

Qualifications

• Prior experience with fundraising campaigns and/or soliciting donations for non-political (501c3) non-profit organizations

• Familiarity with IRS and state laws governing charitable solicitation and giving.

• Knowledge of social media fund-raising tools;

• Experience with donor research;

• Comfortable with soliciting donations, reaching out to grant managers and foundations for information, and drafting letters of inquiry;

• Proven relationship-building skills;
• Integrity and credibility; and
• Initiative, flexibility, and dedication;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Bonus Points

• B.A. or better in fields such as Business, Communications, Fundraising, or Philanthropy;
• Experience in organizing and contributing to events;
• Familiarity with donor relations management and tracking software;
• Prior experience in organizations providing civic education or adult education.