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The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice works for social, racial and economic justice in the U.S. and internationally. Our grantmaking, capacity-building and philanthropic advocacy programs promote and support the work of Lesbian, Trans and LGBTI social change organizations in the U.S., Africa, Asia/Pacific, the Caribbean, Latin America, Eastern Europe/Commonwealth of Independent States, and the Middle East. We also support individual artists through the Lesbian Writers Fund and the Lesbian Visual Artists Funds.

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is seeking a dynamic individual to help us grow our major gift program by increasing financial support and involvement from high capacity individual gift prospects. This position reports to the Director of Development and works closely with the Executive Director and a national Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities
-Manage a portfolio of individuals with the capacity to make donations of $1,200 and above
-Manage Executive Director, Director of Development and board portfolios
-Implement a strategic plan for the cultivation and solicitation of existing donors
-Identify, qualify and add new prospects to the major gifts program
-Coordinate Executive Director, Director of Development, board and volunteer solicitation
-Engage and support board, volunteer and staff leadership in the fundraising process
-Work with Event Manager to plan cultivation events
-Manage the individual donor strategies and reporting
-Oversee the acknowledgment process
-Develop and implement Planned Giving program
-Manage gift processing and data management
-Represent Astraea at outside collaborations and networks
-Participate in development meetings and other activities as assigned

Qualifications
-3+ years fundraising experience with major donors
-Must have a minimum of 5+ years development experience with demonstrated success in securing major and planned gifts
-Experience with Raiser’s Edge fundraising software preferred
-Networking, analytical, and organizational skills are required
-Excellent writing and communication skills
-Ability to travel occasionally and work evenings and weekends as needed

Reports to: Director of Development

Please send a cover letter, résumé, three professional references, and a two-page writing sample to:

Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice
Attn: Philanthropic Partnership Officer Search.
116 E. 16th St., 7th Floor
NY, NY 10003;

Fax: 212-982 3321
Email: info@astraeafoundation.org
Website: www.astraeafoundation.org

No phone calls, please – only applicants being considered for interviews will be contacted

Astraea is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. People of color, people with disabilities and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions and identities are encouraged to apply.