FUNDRAISING/DEVELOPMENT OFFICER:
College Year in Athens/DIKEMES is seeking a part-time Fundraising/Development Officer. This person will work, under the supervision of the President and in conjunction with the Alumni Coordinator, in developing a fundraising program. The job will be based in Athens, Greece with occasional travel to the U.S.
Responsibilities include the following:
To devise and manage, in close consultation with the President and the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees a program designed to attract the maximum gift support possible. This program will include annual fund solicitation; corporate and foundation proposals; and planning and solicitation of major gifts.
To keep the President and Development Committee informed on a regular basis of the fund-raising activities.
To develop a plan to increase alumni, parental, and friends support of the institution.
To work with the editors of CYAs print and electronic publications to ensure effective communication with various constituencies.
To develop a program that will, over time, identify, cultivate, and solicit the school's key major gifts prospects.
To serve as staff support for the President and the Development Committee.
To be responsible for processing of all gift income for the purpose of providing receipts and the maintaining of giving records of donors to the school.
To develop and lead a volunteer staff to carry out the activities of this endeavor.
Candidates should have minimum 3 years experience in successful development work, demonstrated ability to work independently, and the communication skills needed to collaborate with colleagues and supervisors at home and abroad. Preference given to alumni/ae of College Year in Athens. Knowledge of Modern Greek and the Greek-American community a plus.
Interested candidates should send a resume to employment@dikemes.edu.gr no later than December 8, 2012
Address: DIKEMES, Plateia Stadiou 5 (Kallimarmaro), Athens 11635
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