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8 people are interested
Director of Development
ORGANIZATION: GeekGirlCon
Please visit the new page to apply.
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8 people are interested
In 2015, GeekGirlCon received 501(c)3 charitable status from the IRS. The Director of Development will be responsible for overseeing the general fundraising program for the organization including major gifts, grant writing, sponsorships, and in-kind donations.
Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director (ED), the Development Director (Director) will spearhead development efforts as GeekGirlCon continues to grow. A new position in the organization, the Director will have the opportunity to build the development function.
Duties:
- Work with Individual Sponsorship Manager and Corporate Sponsorship Manager to develop and execute GeekGirlCon's annual fundraising plan
- Set annual departmental sub-budget in coordination with Director of Internal Operations; review expenses and update spending needs annually
- Keep Board of Directors apprised of annual fundraising goals and donor stewardship activities; work with Board to develop specific fundraising opportunities
- Maintain oversight of individual, foundation/government and corporate fundraising campaigns
- Lead acquisition and retention activities of organizational donor file
- Develop and track proposals and reporting for all foundation and government grants
- Manage the implementation of donation tracking, gift processing, and donor acknowledgement
- Create comprehensive stewardship plan for individual and corporate sponsors with input from development team members
- Attend meetings with prospects and current donors to secure gifts and provide organizational updates
- Represent GeekGirlCon at various networking and community fundraising events
- Coordinate with other departments to include fundraising opportunities when appropriate as well as donor recognition
Qualifications
- Previous fundraising experience required; experience in all facets of fundraising a plus
- Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team as well as drive your own workload
- Working proficiency of MS Excel and Google Suite preferred
What It Means to Volunteer as GeekGirlCon Staff
- Minimum commitment to this volunteer position is two Convention cycles
- With the exception of the Executive Director, GeekGirlCon staff positions are all volunteer, non-paid positions.
- Attendance in-person or remotely for staff and departmental meetings is required..
- Must maintain prompt and professional correspondence.
- Most work is conducted over email and with in-person meetings in the Seattle area.
- Between 10-15 hours per week of work is required for this role (including meetings, etc).
- The staff is a team of highly dedicated, geeky, and passionate volunteers; it’s a lot of hard work, but an amazing experience with lots of opportunity to help build GeekGirlCon for the future!
Please apply here: http://geekgirlcon.com/get-involved/volunteer/staff-volunteer-application/
More opportunities with GeekGirlCon
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About GeekGirlCon
Location:
7511 Greenwood Ave North, Unit #4250, Seattle, WA 98103, US
Mission Statement
GeekGirlCon is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the contributions and achievements of women and underrepresented groups in geek culture. Our mission is to create an inclusive and diverse space where all geeks can come together and share their passion for various interests, ranging from science and art to comics and gaming. We strive to foster a supportive community by organizing events, hosting panels, and curating content that promotes inclusivity and empowers individuals within the geek community.
Description
GeekGirlCon (GGC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the contributions and achievements of women and underrepresented groups in geek culture. GGC is a yearly pop culture and comic convention all about empowerment, diversity, and creativity, providing a platform for everyone to showcase their talents in science fiction, fantasy, gaming, and technology. GGC attracts thousands of enthusiasts, creators, and industry professionals from around the globe. GeekGirlCon is more than just a convention; it's a movement that seeks to empower and inspire individuals of all backgrounds to embrace their geekiness and make their voices heard. Join us as we celebrate the diverse and inclusive community that makes geek culture truly extraordinary.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Washington State Conference CenterSeattle, WA 98101
DATE POSTED
May 20, 2018
SKILLS
- Donor Management
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
- Marketing Strategy & Planning
- Public Relations
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 10-15 Hours Weekly
- Monthly Sunday staff meetings; Attendance at 2018 annual convention 10/27 & 10/28