Assistant Director of Development -- Foundations & Individuals -- National Council of Churches

 

 

 

 

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN THE USA

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 Assistant Director of Development

 

 

The National Council of Churches is the leading ecumenical organization among Christians in the United States.  It encompasses 35 member denominations including the major Protestant, Anglican and Orthodox communions, African-American denominations and historic peace churches.  The Council serves as both a convener and voice for a faith constituency of almost 50 million people and 100,000 congregations in all 50 states.  It is organized around five program commissions and does extensive work in research, Bible translation, Christian education, theological and interfaith dialogue, witness through the media, and advocacy around issues of social justice and public policy.

 Position Description: 

The Development Department has the responsibility of raising approximately 50+ percent of a growing budget of $7,000,000.

 The Assistant Director of Development, a grant-funded position, will work with the Director of Development to raise funds from member communions, foundations, government, corporations, individuals and foundations.  Much of the Assistant Director of Development?s work will be assisting program staff with fundraising in accordance with the recently promulgated ?Grants Protocol.?

 

Responsibilities:

 

? Help coordinate Development Department dialogue with staff, commissions and member communions.

 

? Help research funding opportunities at foundations, corporations, individuals and government, including Web-based research, personal interviews, and informal networking.

 

? Assist in the drafting, review and finalization of proposals for foundations, government corporations and individuals.

 

? Assist in monitoring grant outcomes and expenditure progress and in reporting to funding sources on a timely basis.

 

? Meet with potential funders and assist in the building of relationships that lead to funding proposals.

 

? Help prepare materials for general outreach and public relations purposes.

 

? Take on special responsibilities for the Council?s ?Poverty Mobilization? with a focus on raising funds to support the development of the Benefit Bank and the Let Justice Roll Campaign.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 Education:  BA Degree.Experience:  Three years experience in fundraising and/or closely related experience.Sensory or Physical Requirements: Ability to TravelOther Qualifications:

?  Strong oral and written communications skills

?  Proven success as a fundraiser in relevant situations

?  Experience with e-advocacy and web-based communication

?  Strong computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet & database, electronic communication).

?  Organized, self-directed, patient, and energetic with a sense of humor.

?  Ability and desire to work with the religious community and membership in a communion that is a member of the National Council of Churches.***

?  Demonstrated abilities to take initiative and facilitate multiple projects while working in a team environment.

 

Desired Qualifications:

 

? Experience in an ecumenical and/or interfaith organization

? Theological training

This position is financially supported by specified, individual donations and foundation grants. No general funds are allocated to this position. If such funds are not available the position is terminated. 

Location:  This position will be based in the NCC New York office.  Extensive traveling will be required.  The NCC does not reimburse relocation expenses. 

Reports to:  The Director of Development.

 

 

 

Please send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to:

Assistant Director of Development, Attn: Joan Gardner, National Council of Churches, 475 Riverside Drive, Rm. 812, New York, NY 10115. jgardner@ncccusa.org    No calls please.

The National Council of Churches is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about the Council go to www.ncccusa.org.

*** It is a policy of the NCCC that in order to be considered for an elected or appointed staff position a candidate must be a member in good standing of one of the NCCC constituent communions.

 

Deadline:  August 25, 2006