Position Announcement:

Development and Communications Officer

Project SUCCESS 

Full time, salaried position with benefits

The Position

Project SUCCESS is seeking a Development and Communications Officer to assist the Director of Development and Communications in providing leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination for Project SUCCESS fundraising efforts. The Development and Communications Officer will work hand-in-hand with the Director of Development and Communications to help create fundraising strategies that increase the organization's support from individuals, corporations, foundations, events, and other sources. The Development and Communications Officer will play a key role in identifying, cultivating, and securing local and national funding for general operating and program support.

Required Qualifications and Skills

·         Working knowledge and a minimum of three to five years practical development experience, including grants, major gifts, events, annual funds and campaigns

·         A gift for writing in a clear and compelling fashion

·         Ability to assist in the development and implementation of creative marketing and communications strategies including print materials, annual reports, newsletters, web site, public relations efforts and brand management

·         An eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic management team (Executive Director, Director of Development and Communications, and Board of Directors)

·         Ability to work with Board and Committee members to identify prospective donors and for involving the them in donor cultivation and solicitation

·         A college degree or equivalent life experience required

·         High energy, positive attitude, enjoys challenging work

Ideal Traits

·         A passionate commitment to the Project SUCCESS mission

·         Highly entrepreneurial, resourceful and flexible

·         A strategist who is adept at planning, prioritizing, multi-tasking, organizing and following through while remaining highly energetic and focused

·         A catalyst with vision who can create excitement and energy around Project SUCCESS’ programs and encourage others to support the organization – persuasive, persistent, and determined in the pursuit of the organization’s fundraising goal(s)

·         Straightforward, self-motivated, and diplomatic – sharing information readily, listening as well as giving advice and respecting the abilities of others

·         Superior organizational skills

·         Energetic and willing to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of fundraising activities

·         Knowledgeable about the local and national funding community

Compensation and Benefits

·         Starting salary commensurate with experience 

·         Complete health and dental

·         Employer contribution (three percent) to 403 B retirement plan

·         Short-term disability

·         Parental Leave

·         Two weeks of starting paid vacation

·         A professional team of people dedicated to the Project SUCCESS value of “Kids First”

·         A healthy work environment at an organization that takes into account work-life concerns

      ·         A respected Board of Directors

Development and communications professionals who feel they generally meet the skills and qualifications listed above are encouraged to apply. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Project SUCCESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply: Please send a resume, references, and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and how you heard about this opportunity. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Mail - Adrienne Diercks, Executive Director
Project SUCCESS
2124 Dupont Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55405

E-mail - adrienned@projectsuccess.org

Fax - 612-879-0059