JOB POSTING: Director of Development
December 19, 2015
EOS International designs, manufactures and installs basic technologies that revolutionize the lives of people who live in extreme poverty. Since our formation in 2008 we have sustainably improved the lives of more than 150,000 impoverished people who live in remote, underserved areas of rural Nicaragua.
Our product line – water purifiers, drip irrigation systems, highly-efficient ovens, biodigesters and solar panels – are state of the art in the context and culture of the people whom we choose to serve. Our current strategic plan, built on a well-earned reputation for consistent growth and lasting impact, challenges us to double our impacts within the next three years.
To help us succeed, we seek to engage a highly-motivated, experienced development professional to manage our existing and very effective fundraising programs; and also, to create and execute new strategies to reach new donors, partners, sponsors and other collaborators. Additional responsibilities include communications and administration.
The Director of Development will work remotely with Executive Director (St. Paul, MN), US Director (San Francisco, CA), Board and marketing staff (throughout the US), and the full-time staff in Nicaragua.
Primary Responsibilities:
Fundraising (60%)
Fundraising strategy, plan and calendar
Event management, including silent auction
Grant research and writing
Manage fundraising campaigns
Donor cultivation, retention and management
Major gifts program
Corporate sponsorship
Train and support Board
Support the organization’s efforts to consistently diversify donor base
Marketing / Communications (20%)
Manage volunteer marketing team
Monthly e-newsletters
Annual report
Operations / Administrative (20%)
Maintain Salesforce CRM database
Handle e-mail inquiries
Do whatever needs to be done
Qualifications:
Fundraising, including grant-writing and event management, and administrative experience
Proficiency with CRM database required (Salesforce strongly preferred)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated, organized and able to multitask
Spanish language skills a plus
The position is 20 hours/week and target start date is January 15, 2016. Hourly rate is based on skills and experience. Job will be performed at Director of Development’s home, preferably in the Twin Cities.
How to apply
Send cover letter and resume to:
Greg McGrath, US Director