Job description

The Fundraising Specialist will research and communicate the NARA NW’s mission to external stakeholders and maintain positive relationships with donors. Assist in planning events, recruiting volunteers, researching fundraising opportunities, writing small grant applications, and delivering presentations. Monitoring the Website/App Donation page, providing management of Direct Solicitation, Crowdfunding, and Capital Campaigns for NARA NW.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in creating and researching fundraising opportunities for NARA NW.
• Conducts grant opportunity research utilizing reference directories and internet web sites.
• Research small grant and giving programs and opportunities. Creating a tracking spreadsheet.
• Provide reporting to the NARA NW Contracts and Grants department and other administrative departments as requested.
• Attend and participate in networking events to include non-profit and government organizations as assigned.
• Participate in the NARA NW Events Planning Committee and the Spirit of Giving planning.
• Represents NARA NW at events/tradeshows/conferences, and other meetings as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in relevant field and one-year donation/fundraising experience OR post high school education and 2 years donation/fund raising experience.

Experience working within a Native American community/Tribe(s) is a plus.

Word processing skill and a working knowledge of MS Word, Spreadsheets.

Skill and experience in organizing information, technical report writing, library/web research.

Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Proficient knowledge of office procedures, and ability to represent NARA NW in a professional manner.

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with teams.

Our agency follows federal guidelines for Controlled Substances in accordance (Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, part 731 (5 C.F.R. part 731). All employees are required to pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug test.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. All employees must agree to model sobriety, both on and off the job, including no alcohol drinking, no illicit drug use, no marijuana use, and no prescription drug abuse behavior. If in recovery, must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that will be able to model sobriety.

EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disabled/Race/Ethnicity/Gender/Age. Within scope of Indian Preference, all candidates receive equal consideration. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance w/the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472 &473).

COVID-19 considerations: The Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) now requires that anyone working for NARA be fully vaccinated from COVID-19.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
ALL EMPLOYEEE MUST BE COVID-19 VACCINATED AND SHOW PROOF

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR 97205: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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