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Employer:  Environment America.
Categories:  Fundraising/Development
Travel Required:  None
Job Type:  Full Time
Preferred Degree:  Bachelors
Experience Required:  2-3 years
State/Province:  CA - California
City:  Los Angeles
Salary:  n/a
Job Description: 

Environment America and its state affiliates are part of the Public Interest Network, a family of more than a dozen organizations working for social change throughout the United States. Other member organizations include: U.S. PIRG, the Federation of State Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs); Progressive Future; Progress Florida; Green Corps; Frontier Group; Green Century Funds; National Environmental Law Center; Environmental Action; Toxics Action Center; Pesticide Watch; Center for Public Interest Research; and Progressive Voter Network.

The Public Interest Network evolved from collaborations among the state PIRGs, which began actively sharing ideas and combining efforts in the early 1980s. Now, as then, each member organization works on its own agenda according to its own strategy with its own base of support. Member groups share a model for organizational success that emphasizes goal-setting, accountability and sustainable expansion. We work together to identify, recruit and train the next generation of leadership for the public interest movement, and when new opportunities or challenges arise, we meet them together, sharing resources, ideas and technical expertise.

Job Description
The Development Associate specializes in donor and prospect identification and research. Specifically, the Development Associate will:
- Search for and identify potential individual and foundation donors and match potential funders to current campaigns and projects;
- Develop and manage a cultivation, affinity building, and solicitation strategy for these prospective donors;
- Conduct in-depth research and develop profiles of individuals and foundations; and
- Manage, maintain, segment, and enhance a very large prospective donor database.

Location
Los Angeles, CA

Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years experience is preferred, ideally in positions requiring in-depth research and/or data analysis. Experience in development with a public interest advocacy organization or on political campaigns also is preferred. Advanced degrees, including a JD or masters in related fields, may count toward a candidate's professional experience. Recent college graduates will be considered if exceptionally strong in qualities described below and/or can demonstrate the relevance of undergraduate coursework and experience for this position;
-Must be curious, creative, and tenacious. Must have outstanding analytical skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communications skills (a writing sample will be required of all final candidates). -Must be comfortable working in a team atmosphere and posses the ability to work well under deadline and juggle multiple projects simultaneously;
-Candidates must have exceptionally strong computer skills. Previous experience with Microsoft Access and SQL is preferred, but training will be provided.

Salary & Benefits
Salary for this position is commensurate with the amount of relevant professional experience that a candidate possesses. Depending on experience, benefits may include health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days, parental leave, and a dependent care assistance program. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.

To Apply
Send your resume and cover letter, including how you found out about the position, to careers@publicinterestnetwork.org

The Public Interest Network is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

 

07/26/2010

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