Responsibilities

• Development (75%)
• Write and submit compelling grant proposals that align with the organization's strategic goals and adhere to funder requirements
• Identify and research potential public and private funding opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels
• Write and submit timely grant reports
• Manage individual giving platforms and digital fundraising pages
• Develop donor stewardship materials, including emails, thank yous, and mailed letters
• Create content for individual giving campaigns, including social media content, photo and video assets, and emails
• Report and analyze key metrics related to the organization’s development efforts, such as grant submissions and outcomes of individual giving campaigns, to inform development strategy
• Support implementation and management of organizational CRM
• Ensure timely entry of all fundraising data to support fundraising reporting and strategy

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in development/fundraising and communications
• Experience with digital fundraising platforms (Givebutter, DonorPerfect, etc.)
• Experience with CRM and/or donor management systems (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge NXT, etc.)
• Experience using Canva
• Experience using email marketing software
• Excellent written and verbal communication for a variety of audiences including families, educators, business & industry leaders, and philanthropic organizations
• Understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in communications
• Experience with website management
• Familiarity and/or willingness to learn about communications accessibility best-practices
• Familiarity with nonprofits and/or public education

Preferred

• 4+ years of experience in development/fundraising and communications
• Experience with digital fundraising platforms (Givebutter, DonorPerfect, etc.)
• Experience with CRM and/or donor management systems (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge NXT, etc.)
• Experience using Canva
• Experience using email marketing software
• Excellent written and verbal communication for a variety of audiences including families, educators, business & industry leaders, and philanthropic organizations
• Understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in communications
• Experience with website management
• Familiarity and/or willingness to learn about communications accessibility best-practices
• Familiarity with nonprofits and/or public education

Benefits

• Total Compensation Benefits: Estimated at $90,200-$100,200 in total compensation, WABS provides excellent public sector employee health and retirement benefits, including pension through the School Employee Benefits Board and Department of Retirement Services .