Development / Communications Manager – Able Works – East Palo Alto, CA

Able Works, is a faith based, non-profit (charitable) organization based in Silicon Valley, CA. Our vision is to live in a society where every individual has the ability to fulfill their greatest human potential. Our mission is to equip individuals with financial education, life skill and assets that enable one to live free from oppression and poverty.

Able Works is an organization in a growth trajectory with local and regional expansion plans for it’s core programs, FutureProfits and LiveAble. With a current budget of approximately $900k, Able Works is poised to be an industry leading organization addressing poverty and income disparity.

This position works closely with the CEO to support the communications and fund development of Able Works. This role, in collaboration with the CEO, will ensure the organization is well funded and its vision is effectively communicated to the outside world. The position will ensure Able Works’ commitment to a spirit of gratitude and accountability to our donors. This role supports the CEO, Board and Advancement Council in fund raising activities including grant writing research and reporting, donor solicitation and public donor and communication events.

Key characteristics of a successful candidate:

World-class communication skills, written and oral
“Entrepreneurial” attitude
Detail orientated
Demonstrated commitment to Able Works’ mission
Deep experience with technology including social media, web and computer skills
Agreement with Able Works’ Core Values statement

Job Description:

Development:

Manage or support all fund development activities
Manage major and minor donor prospect list
Manage donor database
Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective foundation partners, churches and corporations
Coordinate with program staff for grant writing and reporting
Work with program staff to compile program evaluations and reports for fund raising purposes
Oversee donor gift acknowledgment process
Assist CEO in identifying and connecting with current and potential donors
Manage board development and advancement committees
Manage fund raising events (spring dessert, donor meetings, deserts / receptions)
Administrative support for CEO as needed
Other tasks as required

Communications:

Be “chief storyteller” for Able Works
o Collect stories from Able Works’ programs and community widely and through different media forms
o Manage and develop Able Works’ brand
Develop/implement communications strategy for the organization
Oversee major communications events (Able:Forum, informational meetingsā€¦)
Manage/update/develop website
Update and develop marketing materials
Manage annual mailings including annual report and funds request letters
Manage organization blog, email communications, and social media
Represent Able Works at volunteer recruitment fairs, chamber of commerce meetings and faith-based partnerships
Other tasks as required

Requirements:

5 years related experience
Bachelors degree or equivalent life experience
Understanding of web-based software and social media platforms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong technical computer skills
Ability to prioritize workload under multiple tasks and strict deadlines

Desired Skills:

Database management skills
Wordpress
iMovie or FinalCut Pro
Experience with CS5 Illustrator and Photoshop

Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

How to apply

Send cover letter and resume to john@able.is. No phone calls.

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