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POSITION: Development Coordinator
REPORTS TO:Executive Director

Organization:
Established in 1998, Global Nomads Group (GNG) is an international NGO that develops media programs for youth about global issues. In its 10-year history, Global Nomads Group has conducted programs in more than 40 countries and reached more than one million young people. Each year, as many as 10,000 students participate in GNG’s programs, which have been recognized for their educational value and innovation with awards from the Goldman Sachs Foundation and United States Distance Learning Association. GNG’s work has been featured in media outlets that include CNN, Good Morning America, the Today Show, the New York Times and Education Week.

Summary of Position:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Coordinator is responsible for implementing all aspects of development and fundraising activities. While the Development Coordinator will focus on external fundraising and communications, he/she will also play a key role in developing the larger fundraising strategy for the organization.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Development

Work with Executive Director on implementing fundraising strategy.
Prospect new donors including: foundations, corporations, individuals and governmental agencies
Write proposals for selected foundations, corporation and government agencies
Generate narrative and financial reports for existing funders
Administer annual individual giving campaign
Support Executive Director in Board development including outreach and fundraising events
Maintain donor database, including accounting for and acknowledging individual donations
Special projects related to fundraising as assigned.

Outreach & Communications

Lead quarterly Newsletter
Communicating and maintaining relationships with major donors
Write and Distribute Press Releases

QUALIFICATIONS:

Passion, drive and can-do attitude
Personal connection to organization’s mission
Experience with prospecting and researching potential individual and foundations
Experience writing proposals to foundations and government agencies
Demonstrated ability to assist in securing funds
Impeccable writing and editing skills
Excellent oral communication skills
International experience preferred
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1-5 years experience in a fundraising capacity.

40,000 dollars per year plus benefits

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TO APPLY:
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary history to: jobs@gng.org