Fundraising ( Development ) Specialist

Internal Job Title: Development Specialist

Main Function: Fundraising generalist with particular emphasis on annual fund, donor stewardship and communication programs, and special event coordination. Lives the CARES values at all times.

Required Job Specific Competencies:

• Strong oral/written communication and project management skills required.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience.
• Demonstrates skill in fundraising.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage special events and assist with soliciting sponsorships/support.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize daily activities.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently on projects and meet deadlines with little or no supervision.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with volunteers, Thompson Associates and Board members, donors, prospective donors, and other external parties.
• Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive information including but not limited to donors, staff and the health system.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite – with specific talent with Word and Excel-
• Demonstrates skill with Constant Contact, Donor databases, project management software.

Qualifications:

• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Required two-year associate degree in liberal arts or equivalent experience.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing, liberal arts, or related field.
• Required 2-3 years in fundraising, project/event management or public relations.
• Preferred 2-3 years in healthcare fundraising development.

Pay Range: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Starting Rate: Based on experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)