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Fundraising Specialist - Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor

Higher International Human Resources ( HIHR)

Easton, PA | Full Time

$65k-93k (estimate)

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Fundraising Specialist - Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor

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Higher International Human Resources ( HIHR) is Hiring a Fundraising Specialist - Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Near Easton, PA

This hiring process is a partnership between Highter International Human Resources & Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. All resume's received will be shared with both organizations.

General Description: The Fundraising Specialist is responsible for securing major gifts and organizing large fundraising events. This position reports to the Senior Director of Operations and Finance.

Position responsibilities:

Develop and implement strategies to secure major gifts and funding, including planning and organizing fundraising events, identifying and securing corporate gifts and event sponsorships, and maintaining relationships with the organization’s top individual donors.
Plan and coordinate major fundraising events, such as D&L Race Fest and Taste of the Corridor, by identifying clear goals and KPIs for each event, monitoring tasks and timelines and adjusting as necessary, and managing time and budgets allocated to each event.
Identify prospective donors and secure major gifts from corporations, civic organizations and/or individual donors and execute major donor drives.
Ensure continuous communication with donors through individual visits, donor emails, and DLNHC events.
Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator and the Development Assistant to promote DLNHC events to donors and to the public.
Develop corporate partnership and sponsorship packages, propose partnership and sponsorships to candidate organizations in support of our mission, and ensure the fulfillment of partnership/sponsorship agreements.
Ensure clear communication with and between event vendors, speakers/presenters, staff, volunteers, and participants.
Identify opportunities and represent DLNHC at meetings and events that are likely to directly lead to connections with potential donors, or that are likely to raise the visibility of DLNHC in the community in a way that supports our fundraising goals.
Support the Development Assistant in their efforts to plan and execute membership pledge drives, as necessary.
Support the Senior Director of Operations and Finance and other coworkers with grant applications and follow-up, as necessary
Work with organization team members in supporting several outreach opportunities during tabling events each year
Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings, occasional staff outings, and staff retreat(s)
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in event planning, public relations, marketing or a related field
2-5 years of experience with a successful track record in fundraising and event-planning
Experience in the non-profit and grant administration field preferred
Excellent communication skills in and outside of the workplace, both written and verbal
Interest in and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including donors, staff, volunteers, partner organizations, corporate groups, civic organizations and community members
Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail, adaptability and time management being the most critical
Must be able to work independently and collaboratively with others, relating well with people and partners at all levels and from all communities
Able to give Professional development in Advancement initiatives
Must be able to attend evening and/or weekend events (about 1-2 weekend days per month during the busiest season of April-November)
Position requires work outdoors

HOW TO APPLY: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position is open until filled. Applications should be submitted at https://delawareandlehigh.org/about/team/ under Employment Opportunities.