The primary responsibility of this position is to secure funds from a variety of funding sources to support the programs and activities of ACCESS.

Position Responsibilities:

Fundraising responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively interact with the general public, identify prospective donors, and cultivate donor relationships.
• Develop and oversee implementation of comprehensive marketing and development plan.
• Develop relationships that will assist in annual giving, major gifts, and planned giving.
• Focused effort to increase financial support and increased awareness for ACCESS including goals and monitoring success.
• Responsible for aspects of giving to support ACCESS including receiving, tracking, acknowledging and receipting gifts and maintaining donor database.
• Organize and manage revenue producing campaigns including annual appeal and church appeal campaigns through in-person, direct mail, online request methods, etc.
• Develop and coordinate ACCESS fundraising events and work with the fundraising committee to support activities.

Grant Writing & Reporting:

• Research grant opportunities, write corporate, community and foundation grants, and assist with reporting and compliance processes.

Marketing/Communications:

• Oversee and assist teams in organizing public relations, and awareness campaigns, and outreach activities.
• Manage and update ACCESS’ website and social media sites.
• Produce and oversee ACCESS promotional materials including brochures, newsletter, and annual reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience in marketing/fundraising/development. In some situations, work experience can replace the education requirement.

Key skills include:

• Effective communicator, excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to be flexible, assertive and diplomatic.
• Relationship builder, collaborator, self-starter, strategic thinker, ability to problem solve and multitask.
• Must be able to work in and complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must demonstrate empathy, inclusiveness and be nonjudgmental.

This position provides services across multiple counties and requires a valid driver's license, a good driving record, ongoing access to a reliable and insured personal vehicle. Must be able to complete and pass a background check. Not all results are disqualifying, and we encourage candidates to discuss potential findings with hiring personnel. Upon hire, all staff must successfully complete the 32-hour ACCESS victim advocacy training.

What is ACCESS?

Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support (ACCESS) is a victim service agency providing assistance to survivors of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and homicide/violent crime throughout Boone, Greene, Story, Marshall, and Tama Counties. Our mission is to address the roots and impact of domestic and sexual violence through services that enhance safety, empower survivors, and promote understanding and social justice within our community. We work closely with law enforcement, advocates, community agencies, homeless prevention agencies, and court systems.

To Apply:

Applicants must submit resume, cover letter, and references when applying to be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ames, IA 50010: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 3 years (Preferred)
• Marketing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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