Mennonite Economic Development Associates is hiring an
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for an Associate Development Officer to join our dedicated and talented Resource Development team in our mission to create business solutions to poverty!
MEDA’s work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values, within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website at www.meda.org.
This position exists to increase financial support for MEDA from new donors, existing donors, and others in North America and Europe, with focus on donors giving between $500 and $5,000 per year. This mid-level Associate Development Officer will be part of a team to represent MEDA and develop and implement a variety of fundraising strategies. The Associate Development Officer will also act as a key liaison with the MEDA Network and Chapters in their respective region and will leverage MEDA resources to assist with their planning and execution of events and activities. Targets and results will be shared with the Senior Development Officers in the region, as will the base of donors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Resource Development/Donor Portfolio Management (80%)
Constituent Engagement/Department Support (20%)
Any other duties and/or requirements as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Education: University degree in fundraising, communications, marketing or related field.
Experience: Minimum two (2) years of demonstrated experience in not-for-profit fundraising or relevant other experience.
Technical: Proficient with multi-media presentations, word processing/spreadsheets, and MS Outlook.
Additional Qualifications
This job description may be reviewed, revised and updated as required to meet department and/or organizational objectives
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, October 17, 2022 by 4:00 pm EDT
MEDA is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations are available during all phases of the recruitment process. We ask that any applicants requiring accommodation make their needs known in advance.