Development Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

ORGANIZATION:

Global Nomads Group (GNG) is an international NGO whose mission is to foster dialogue and understanding among the world's youth. GNG engages and empowers young people worldwide using media, including: interactive videoconferencing, webcasting, social networking, gaming, and participatory filmmaking. GNG operates at the intersection of international and peace education, striving to serve as a vehicle for awareness, bridging the boundaries of cultural misconceptions and instilling in our audience a heightened appreciation and comprehension of the world in which they live.

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 (US and international government agencies, foundations, corporations, and private donors), he/she will also play a key role in developing the larger fundraising strategy for the organization.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Work with Executive Director and Program Managers on defining fundraising strategy and benchmarks
• Prospect new donors including: foundations, corporations, individuals, and governmental agencies
• Design and write proposals for selected foundations, corporations, and government agencies
• Generate narrative and financial reports to funders and stakeholders for existing programs
• 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
• Oversee special projects and events related to fundraising, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with prospecting and researching potential individual and foundations
• Experience writing proposals, budgets, and grant reports for foundations and US and European government agencies
• Demonstrated ability to assist in securing funds
• Impeccable writing and editing skills; excellent oral communication skills
• Passion, drive, and can-do attitude
• Personal connection to organization's mission
• International experience preferred; knowledge of a second language desirable
• The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in a fundraising capacity.

How to apply:

Applicants should submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@gng.org . Please include “Development Coordinator” in the subject line.