Job Description
Title: Development Associate Berger Hirschberg Strategies is seeking a deputy-level position to aid in the advancement and fundraising of many political and non-profit clients. This position will be responsible for helping in the development and implementation of comprehensive fundraising plans for several clients, planning and executing low and high dollar events, working on donor research and prospecting, and assisting with call time. This role encompasses database upkeep, analysis, reporting, cleansing, and training while supporting all donor and gift recording and acknowledgment functions essential to the team. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in the field of fundraising. Candidates must be hard working, very organized, have the ability to multitask/work under pressure, and work independently. This position is based in DC.
Expectations include:
● Prepare background materials for clients
● Staff and help organize fundraising events, both in DC and nationally
● Help to execute and coordinate logistics for national trips
● Manage and staff call time, as needed
● Research and make phone calls ● Keep accurate accounting of all incoming donations; manage deposits; follow-up with thank you, etc. IE: establish and maintain prospect tracking systems for key fundraising segments. ● Ability to work with the client’s CRM and utilize it to enhance fundraising, relationships, and revenue sustainability ● Develop and prepare reports on fundraising initiatives, goals, revenue, and donor activity ● Reconcile gifts regularly ● Schedule regular database maintenance to eliminate duplicate and inconsistent entries
● Provide top level customer service
● Manage multiple client’s schedules and principal's schedules
● Be able to work in a high-pressure campaign environment and can take constructive criticism
● Work in conjunction with the treasurer and compliance staff of various organizations and campaigns; assist compliance staff with completion of campaign finance reports, as needed
● Travel with the client
Qualifications:
● Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of previous campaign or fundraising experience
● Donor prospecting and research experience preferred
● Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized, and exceptional written and communication skills
● Effective in teamwork and maintaining poise in all situations
● Flexibility and ability to work multiple projects at once
● Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast paced environment
● Time management skills are an absolute must
● Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
● In-person in DC
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
● Medical, Dental and vision; with 50% coverage for eligible staff.
● 401(k) program after a year of service/time qualification met