Thriive is seeking a Development and Fundraising Officer to work remotely in Seattle, WA.

Thriive is building prosperity in vulnerable global communities.

We do this by blending two important components: Capital and Compassion.

We provide ThriiveCapital for production equipment to viable small business entrepreneurs (coupled with technical support), helping to create new jobs and increase incomes.

Compassion is the basis for our dynamic ThriiveCapital system, where businesses repay (or pay forward) through their businesses, equivalent donations of products and/or job training to community members in need. The majority of entrepreneurs are so inspired by the impact their gifts have on others that they continue to give, transforming themselves from someone in need to someone whose donations help fortify their community. In this way, business growth becomes tied to practicing social responsibility and assisting the less fortunate. By spreading greater prosperity and employment, Thriive contributes to alleviating poverty and making vulnerable global communities more resilient.

Thriive’s 2014 budget was 1.25M with 3 US-based staff (working in Boise and Sun Valley, Idaho) and 1 foreign-based staff (working in Managua, Nicaragua), overseeing 15 international managers running 5 programs in Vietnam, Kenya, Palestine, and Nicaragua. We are soon to add a program in Guatemala. Thriive’s 2015 revenue goals include 40% raised from private foundations and 60% from individuals. Salary begins at $42,000 DOE with great benefits. More organization detail is available at www.thriive.org

Background:

Thriive is at a pivotal stage in its development. In our recently completed strategic plan, hiring a full-time Development and Major Gifts Officer is a top priority for the organization to realize a goal of doubling our budget and impact by 2019. This goal follows from Thriive’s success at doubling our impact and budget since 2010.

Roles, responsibilities, and expectations:

Taking initiative, acting with integrity, and demonstrating an ability to work and deliver from a remote (Seattle) location are traits we value highly in staff and board alike.
A major role of the Development Officer (DO) will be to elevate Thriive’s profile with outreach to and meetings with potential donors or interested parties in the international development community in Seattle. The DO will represent Thriive at local Seattle funder and nonprofit conferences and gatherings, with possible future opportunities at some international events, and possible travel to meet with prospective donors where they live
The Thriive DO will work remotely from Seattle, but be in close contact with Thriive staff. There will also be travel to Thriive offices in Sun Valley and/or Boise, Idaho for occasional staff meetings.
The DO must cultivate new major donors while helping to manage and retain our current network and work closely with current executive staff to coordinate fundraising approaches and activities.

Major responsibilities:

Help identify, meet with, and solicit new grant proposal invitations and grant commitments from major donor prospects, both individual and institutional, in the Seattle area.
Help the CEO build strong relationships with donors, and personally solicit major gifts.
Represent Thriive at regional international development or philanthropy conferences, serving as a public face of and ambassador for Thriive in Seattle.
Work with Thriive staff to refine fundraising materials, online donation pages, and other year-end appeals.
Support efforts to foster a strong fundraising culture with the staff and board.
Assist in writing and submission of grants proposals and reports when necessary or as directed by the CEO.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, organizational development, marketing, communications, or related field. Advanced degree helpful.
Minimum 2 years experience in fundraising for nonprofits working on programs related to international economic development and/or poverty alleviation.
Experience managing/tracking a donor portfolio in a non-profit development position is helpful.   

Skill set:

Highly motivated, resourceful, flexible, friendly, outgoing and open- minded, easily able to adapt to change, with possible advancement to a development leadership position in the future.
Ability to work remotely and efficiently and manage multiple tasks.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate ideas with enthusiasm to individuals and diverse audiences. Public speaking skills are helpful.
Excellent oral and written communication, including persuasive writing and clear and concise narrative reports.

Supervision/Hierarchy:

DO will report directly to the CEO, but major fundraising decisions will be made by an executive staff committee, including the DO, CEO, Int’l Director, and Operations Director. The DO is expected to carry out most job functions independently, with frequent communication with other Thriive staff. Performance evaluation is based upon successfully meeting objectives to be agreed upon between CEO and DO. Evaluation of the position will be provided bi-annually.

Expected Start Date:

August 1, 2015

Salary/Benefits:

Starting at $42,000 DOE
100% of health insurance premiums reimbursed after 3 month evaluation period
3 weeks paid vacation plus Christmas-New Year’s week off
Some international travel opportunities possible

Process:

Send CV and a writing sample that demonstrates fundraising skills to erik@thriive.org by July 10, 2015. Thriive will contact selected applicants to schedule initial phone interviews, with a final round of in-person interviews prior to final selection.