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Development Assistant

The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty | Posted on January 28, 2008

The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty seeks a development assistant to work with the President, Executive Director, and development team on general fundraising and administrative tasks. The Becket Fund is a public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the free expression of all religious traditions.

Job Description:

• Attending events for donor outreach
• Cultivating and soliciting a portfolio of major donors
• Maintaining donor database in Raiser’s Edge
• Entering daily development financial transactions and producing reports
• Managing President and Executive Director’s schedule and travel
• Assisting with donor correspondence
• Compiling and maintaining foundations calendar
• Draft donor correspondence
• Assisting in writing and designing direct mail
• Coordinating special fundraising events and dinners
• Researching grant opportunities
• Drafting/writing grant applications
• Writing grant reports
• Donor analysis and solicitation coordination
• Other administrative tasks as assigned

Ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience and a commitment to religious liberty for people of all faiths. Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge a plus. Salary competitive and based on experience. Excellent benefits.

Please send resume, persuasive writing sample of any length on any subject, references, and date of availability to asamelson@becketfund.org.