Free the Slaves is currently seeking a dynamic, organized, detail-oriented and highly-motivated candidate to fill the position of Development Officer.

A new position created due to organizational growth, the Development Officer will integrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to develop and cultivate relationships with all potential and existing funders. The Development Officer will report to the CEO, and will work closely with the President and CEO to support the cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of donors. This position will be based in the DC headquarters of Free the Slaves, though travel will be required. This will include helping to plan and execute development strategies around Free the Slaves' annual high-profile event in Los Angeles, and other smaller events in other cities.

Responsibilities:

• Support the CEO and other senior staff in the cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of existing donors, including but not limited to developing donor strategies, drafting and managing donor communications, writing donor proposals, and conducting donor visits
• Develop new prospects through research, planning and executing point-of-entry events, and launching creative development initiatives
• Create and manage development systems to support development operation, including prospect management reports, major donor files, contact reports, donor acknowledgement processes, and related database activities
• Collaborate with colleagues in development department in support of top annual fund donors, particularly through donor solicitations
• Provide general development support as needed
• Support with leadership level of annual fund

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant development experience is strongly preferred
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success using writing and presentation skills to increase revenue-generating opportunities, preferably for a nonprofit organization
• Ability to successfully develop and cultivate relationships with a wide variety of constituents
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong computer skills; experience with Raiser's Edge a plus
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to the mission of Free the Slaves and passion for ending slavery
• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience

Organizational Overview:
Free the Slaves provides a generous compensation package, including competitive salaries, 15 days paid vacation, 15 days paid personal leave time and 100% employer-paid PPO insurance (health, dental and vision).

How to Apply:
Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples (each under 3pp) to career@freetheslaves.net with 'Development Officer Search' in the subject line. Preference will be given to candidates who submit their application by August 18, and can be available to travel to Free the Slaves' Freedom Awards celebration in Los Angeles September 15, 2008.
Free the Slaves is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity.