Development Officer, part-time, reSET, Hartford CT

Posted February 21, 2014

Position Summary
reSET is seeking the services of a half-time Development Officer to assist with the successful implementation of reSET’s development plan and cultivate long-term relationships of support for social enterprise and for the Social Enterprise Trust. Long-term, the intent is to make the position full time and to provide coaching and mentoring in order that the incumbent can take over leadership of reSET’s Development Office in the next five years.

Position Responsibilities
The Development Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

•  Prospect research for individual, corporate foundation and other donors and donor prospects,
•  Maintenance of donor database (currently using Donor Perfect software), including gift and donor demographic records, preparation of all reports, and liaison with Finance to ensure accurate record keeping, 
•  Maintaining strong relationships with and providing support to the Board of Directors and Development Committee, 
•  Development and execution of annual and strategic Development plans,
•  Working collaboratively with all reSET colleagues and the larger reSET community, including volunteers and ambassadors, to advance strategic and tactical goals, 
•  Acting as a knowledgeable and persuasive ambassador for reSET with all audiences,
•  Grant research, writing, tracking, and relationship management,
•  Ensure that all reporting requirements are met timely, and
•  Other responsibilities as required.

Skills and Background

•  Three to five years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, demonstrating responsibility for progressively increasing duties and scope. 
•  Writing skills, with specific experience and success in grant writing.
•  Strong community relationships.
•  Relationship management experience with donors and prospects – individuals and organizations, board members, colleagues and constituents. 
•  Experience with donor databases, including gift and data entry and report design and generation.
•  Success in meeting financial goals.
•  Bachelor’s Degree in communications or equivalent.
•  Strong communication and presentation skills
•  An understanding of and passion for social enterprise and reSET’s mission and goals

reSET is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. reSET does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, national origin (ancestry), age, marital status, military status, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status or use of lawful products during non-work hours and any other legally protected status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

Send cover letter and resume to:

reSET, the Social Enterprise Trust
99 Pratt Street, Suite 200
Hartford, CT 06103
[email protected]