JOB OPENING -- Development Manager
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Background:

Women Work! The National Network for Women's Employment is a nonprofit organization that advocates for women's economic security through policies, programs and partnerships. Since 1978, the Network has assisted more than 10 million women to successfully enter, re-enter and advance in the workforce. Through supporting, advocating and advancing women's economic self-sufficiency, Women Work! strengthens families and communities. 

The Position:

Women Work! is seeking a full-time Development Manager to join its small and cohesive
Development department.  This position offers an outstanding opportunity for professional growth as part of an energetic and dynamic team. The Development Manager will work with the President/CEO to sustain and increase funding from individuals and foundations.

Overall responsibilities include: 

*	Recruit new donors and secure ongoing support from current donors in the $1 to $10,000 range
*	Manage annual fund and year-end campaign, employee giving and cultivation activities
*	Solicit financial contributions from prospects, as well as planned gifts as appropriate
*	Cultivate current donors to identify ways to expand and enhance these relationships and create compelling incentives for donors to "upgrade" their participation
*	Design and launch a recurring gift program (i.e. monthly, quarterly donors, etc.)
*	Manage development files, reports, donor database tracking systems, and donor communications
*	Research foundation prospects for national office and state affiliates
*	Assist in writing proposals, annual report, and regular solicitation letters 
*	Schedule cultivation and solicitation meetings with current donors and prospects


Qualifications:

*	One to two years experience in development, particularly individual giving and foundation research
*	Highly positive and persuasive oral and written communication skills
*	Ability to motivate donors and successfully solicit individual gifts
*	Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse audiences
*	Excellent research, strategic thinking, analytical, planning, and organizational skills
*	Self-starter, pro-active, hard-working, creative and flexible approach to the work
*	Exercise professional judgment and discretion
*	Team-oriented, flexible, positive, personable, and willing to learn

Required skills:

*	Computer applications: Word,  PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Internet, database. 
*	On-line research

Salary:

Low to mid $30's depending on experience.
Excellent benefits: full health care and dental insurance, life insurance, 403(b), flexible spending account, and excellent leave benefits

To Apply:  

Please submit a resume and cover letter to /via e-mail*(preferred), fax or regular mail to:

Development Manager Search
Women Work!
1625 K Street, NW , Ste. 300
Washington, DC 20006
Fax:  202/467-5366
*E-Mail:  dmsearch@ womenwork.org

INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON A ROLLING BASIS.  EARLY APPLICATION IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. 
Only applicants that are selected for interviews will be contacted. 

To learn more about Women Work!, please visit www.womenwork.org 

Women Work! is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and welcomes applicants
from diverse backgrounds. Women Work! is committed to upholding a work environment free from discrimination and inequality. It is our policy to actively encourage a diverse pool of candidates who believe in the organization's mission and vision.