THE ORGANIZATION

goods for good (GFG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2006 to promote the successful care and development of orphans and vulnerable children in Malawi. Since then, GFG has reached over 76,000 children at risk. GFG is transforming orphan care by economically empowering community based organizations (CBOs) supporting orphans and vulnerable children. It does so by launching small on-site businesses at the CBOs, called community enterprises that generate ongoing income and fund orphan care programs.

GFG will continue to refine and scale its Community Enterprise Program to fulfill its vision of every child in the world having the opportunity to thrive.

THE POSITION

The Development Assistant works directly with the Development Director on a wide range of development and fundraising projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide overall administrative support to the Development Department
Participate in strategic planning by preparing donor reports for senior staff members and Board members
Conduct research on prospective individual and institutional donors who are aligned with GFG’s mission
Maintain grants calendar and support the preparation of grant proposals and reports
Assist in planning, executing, and tracking results of, fundraising campaigns
Provide event planning support for donor cultivation events and the Gala for Good which raises more than half a million dollars annually
Support Gala for Good sponsorship solicitation and silent auction fulfillment
Process all donations, issue acknowledgement letters, and work closely with finance team on monthly revenue reconciliation
Create new records and maintain existing records in GiftWorks database
Regularly update mailing lists and prepare addresses for mass mailings
Correspond with donors as needed via letters, emails, and phone calls
Maintain development documents, including prospect lists, cultivation plans and department meeting notes
Identify and follow up on matching gift opportunities
Track status of pledges and follow up on outstanding payments
Assist in cultivating and stewarding donors by tracking birthdays and other milestones
Coordinate, and assist in preparing for, donor meetings
Maintain inventory of development materials, including thank you notes and mailing supplies

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree required
Must be passionate about GFG’s mission
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Close attention to detail
Experience in development, fundraising and/or research preferred
Fluency in Microsoft Office, Google Drive is a plus
Database management experience a plus
Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks simultaneously and prioritize tasks appropriately
Knowledge of Southern Africa and issues related to poverty and children preferred

How to apply

Please send cover letter and resume to: donate@goodsforgood.org. No phone calls please.