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Development Associate POSTED: Oct 30
Hourly Rate: 16.26 - 19.24 Location: Ohio
Employer: Canine Companions for Independence Type: Full Time - Experienced
Category: Development - General    



Employer Information
About Canine Companions for Independence

Founded in 1975, Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. Headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA, CCI is the largest non-profit provider of assistance dogs, and is recognized worldwide for the excellence of its dogs, and the quality and longevity of the matches it makes between dogs and people. The result is a life full of increased independence and loving companionship.

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Job Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB: This position works closely with the regional Development Director in the identification, solicitation and development of community, local and regional fundraising, public relations and marketing sources

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plan, coordinate, manage and organize local and regional fund raising events. Develop and implement new events for the region. Review and ensure adequate insurance coverage for all CCI fundraising and development events. • Communicate with local and/or regional media resources, which include: television, radio, newspapers, magazines, etc. Maintain records and follow-up on all media contacts. Prepare and distribute press releases, public service announcements, articles of interest and graduate stories to community, local and regional media. Provide status reports to supervisor of all media projects. • Develop funding to underwrite special event costs from vendors, businesses and corporations. Develop sponsorship agreements with vendors, businesses and corporations; provide sponsorship acknowledgement and donor cultivation for future events. • Compose, edit and distribute regional newsletters. Contribute regional articles for inclusion in National newsletters. Prepare other written assignments pertaining to the development department as needed. • Perform development presentations and demonstrations to the public with a high degree of professionalism. • Other duties as assigned by supervisor or department.

For more information and to apply visit www.cci.org/careers

NOTES: US Residents Only

Requirements
REQUIRED ABILITIES: • Ability to use computerized programs such as database, data processing, and other communication software programs. • Ability to network, motivate and train staff, volunteers and clientele. • Ability to perform several tasks concurrently, time management and organizational skills. • Ability to complete necessary paperwork and meet deadlines. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Ability to perform public speaking; ability to complete grant proposals.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Computer and public relations experience.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: College graduate or equivalent.

REQUIRED LICENSES: None.

No Phone calls please.




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