The Development Specialist is a key player on the Development Team who helps increase financial support to ACOG and the ACOG Foundation by participating in a broad spectrum of fundraising and grantmaking duties from individual giving, foundation relations and corporate partnerships to grant issuance and oversight. The Development Specialist manages the fundraising database, generates reports, oversees the Development annual activities calendar and serves as a key liaison for internal and external donors.
Cover Letter Required
Note: This position is considered Hybrid and will need to commute to ACOG's office located in Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities
Conduct research to identify individual, industry, and foundation donor prospects.
Assist department leadership with the annual ACOG Foundation grant making process including, but not limited to, conducting an initial vetting of grant proposals and managing requests from applicants regarding the grant submission process.
Coordinate the development and design of major ACOG publications including the annual report and corporate catalog.
Create PowerPoint presentations, program "one-pagers" and department-related marketing materials, including basic graphic design projects.
Draft letters of intent and certain proposal submissions to foundations for team leadership to review.
Collect, analyze, and report ACOG program outcomes to internal and external stakeholders including leadership and funders.
Draft internal and external communications, including email content for fundraising campaigns, donor acknowledgement letters, and social media postings.
Manage and update donor database ensuring accuracy and consistency across constituent records.
Record and reconcile donations upon receipt, ensuring the highest level of data and financial integrity in collaborating with the Finance Department.
Work with the Senior Director of Philanthropy to conduct cost analyses and budget for major development expenditures.
Liaise with the Finance and Meetings staff to track financial expenditures for the department.
Oversee the Development team activities calendar.
Schedule travel and meetings for team members, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills.
Ability to manage time and work independently.
Advanced understanding of administrative procedures and systems such as reporting, recordkeeping, and filing.
Ability to travel.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
4 + years of work experience required, preferably in fundraising, communications or public affairs.
