Senior Development Associate
- Organization:
- Charles Koch Foundation
- Posted:
- January 18, 2012
- Location:
- Virginia
- Position:
- Fundraising
- Field:
- Education, Other fields, Philanthropic advisors
- Salary:
- Commensurate with experience
- Website:
- http://www.charleskochfoundation.org
- Application Deadline:
- Open until filled
- Category:
- Donor relations, Grant seeking, Major gifts, and 1 more...
- Employment Level:
- Full-time
The Charles Koch Foundation seeks a Senior Development
Associate. The main responsibility of this role is to identify and
recruit major philanthropic partners who seek to explore a free and
prosperous society in collaboration with institutions of higher
education. Work with these partners to fund the talent and research
capabilities necessary to advance economic freedom.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Meet with donors and prospects to cultivate major gifts
- Assist with implementing a regular, year-round communication
strategy with our network of participants
- Assist and/or lead other development/fundraising projects as they
occur
Qualifications:
- High degree of strategic management, prioritization, and
solicitation of high level donors
- Past fundraising experience, such as with a political campaign,
company, or non-profit organization
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a professional environment
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Computer proficiency, including Excel, MS Office, Outlook,
internet researching tools, and some database experience
- Solid understanding of and commitment to classical liberal
ideals, market principles, and the advancement of economic
freedom
- Demonstrated evidence of leadership ability or entrepreneurial
behavior
- ·Humility, integrity, passion, motivation, and a self-starter
attitude
- High degree of discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to prioritize; excellent organizational skills
- Advanced skills in strategic planning and coordination
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Willingness to travel and attend events outside of normal work
hours
Interested? Apply online at http://www.charleskochfoundation.org/about/positions/




