Fundraising Specialist

The Ford Agency is recruiting for a Fundraising Specialist to join a busy association serving the academic community. This role will work with the full cycle donor giving process and collaborate with leadership on various strategies and events to drive fundraising and cultivate relationships with individuals, corporations, and foundations. This is a great opportunity for an individual with at least 3 years of fundraising experience to take the next step in their career!
Responsibilities Include:
Collaborate with leadership, sponsorship, and membership to create and manage a fundraising program
Set fundraising goals and collaborate with the team to meet those goals
Conduct donor research and develop strategies to convert prospects to donors
Build and maintain relationships with individuals, foundation, and corporate donors
Collaborate with communications team to update fundraising content
Qualifications Include:
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of fundraising and/or donor relations experience within a higher education environment required
Professional communication skills
Experience meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in MS Office, project management software, and Google Suite
Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion
Key points:
Higher Education
Hybrid
Career Growth
Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.
The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.
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