Fundraising Consultant
Association Development Solutions (ADS) is expanding and is currently searching for the next member of our team. We are seeking a hard-working, self-driven individual to fill a Fundraising Director role. In this role, he/she will be presented with immediate opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to our company. Duties will range from supporting ADS executive consultants with serving clients to independently leading special projects that incorporate several aspects of our business. The right candidate will be empowered to apply his or her existing skillsets while receiving careful guidance and training that fosters professional growth at an accelerated pace. We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn and possesses confidence in his or her ability to think strategically and solve problems. Lastly, the right candidate will be committed - we do not consider this simply a job, but rather view this as an opportunity to establish a career in a unique and dynamic field.
General Roles & Responsibilities:
- Assists and supports Executive Consultants on various client accounts and fundraising services
- Works independently to complete weekly goals and daily tasks
- Maintains client fundraising records and communications
- Abides by all ADS fundraising methodologies and procedures
- Achieves project fundraising goals
- Responds to clients’ needs and expectations
- Effectively communicates both internally and externally, with strong writing skills
- Participates in weekly team meetings and regular training sessions
General Expectations of all ADS Employees In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all ADS employees are expected to:
- Perform tasks well with an attention to detail
- Assist the team in meeting timelines and goals
- Set stretch personal goals and achieve them
- Inspire confidence in meeting objectives
- Go the extra mile to ensure the team’s success
- Embrace corporate values in daily interactions
- Use creativity and imagination, yet be open to the ideas of others
- Commit time and energy to the success of the Company
- Improve performance by gaining knowledge and experience of associated areas through collaboration and training
- Suggest ideas that focus on improving costs and process efficiency
- Establish and maintain the trust of Managers/Directors as well as the overall team
- Deliver what is promised
- Show intellectual curiosity in every task they are asked to perform
- Seek not only to complete the task but understand its purpose
- Demonstrate effort to understand processes outside of core duties
- Understand and appreciate the value that their responsibilities add to overall company performance
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of sales and marketing experience, preferred
- Confidence, poise, and professionalism
- High level of energy, creativity, and motivation
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes
- Strong interpersonal communication, listening, relationship-building, and collaborating skills
- Advanced writing skills, including proficiency in grammar, formatting, and effective written communication
- Strong planning, time management, and organizational skills
- Bachelor's degree required