Full-Time

Essential Functions
- In partnership with the Chief Development Officer and outside fundraising consultants, implements and assesses overall donor    relations strategy that supports short and long-term fundraising goals.
- Manages information-tracking database (Donor Perfect) and processes the information in relation to acknowledgement,    recognition, ongoing communications and continued cultivation of past and current donors to enhance their relationship with    DCCCA.
- Maintains donor communication materials and inventory of general development team supplies.
- Along with the Chief Development Officer, coordinates fundraising campaign plans among agency departments to reduce    overlap.
- Assists with proposals and reports as needed.
- Contributes content ideas for quarterly newsletters.
- Creates donor appeal materials, including email and mail campaigns, year-end appeal, holiday cards, etc. in partnership with    the Brand Strategist and Communications Strategist.
- Collaborates with fund development/communications team regularly, including participation in communications planning with    social media, video development and website updates for donor giving opportunities.
- Participates in community activities as needed for booths, photo opportunities, fundraising and donor cultivation efforts, and    DCCCA storytelling/Mission Moments.
- Assists with community and DCCCA events as needed.
- Serves on DCCCA Ambassadors team.
- Broadens knowledge and education regularly through workshops, research and seminars; shares best practices and local    fundraising ideas and strategies with the team.

Education, Experience, and Licensure

- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations or relevant field
- Must possess creativity and analytical ability and be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a    team
- Experience with nonprofit fundraising preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required
- Must have skill and experience working with teams at all levels of the organization and maintaining critical relationships with    staff, management, constituents, and partners
- Must possess a valid state Driver's License, in force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)    that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required    for this position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Requires overall computer knowledge and proficiency with the following:
   o Computerized database programs
   o Spreadsheet programs
   o Word processing programs
- Requires the ability to efficiently operate office equipment such as:
   o Computerized e-mail systems
   o Calculators, copiers, fax machines
   o Telephones and voicemail systems
- Effective listening, oral, and written communication skills, including face-to-face, on-site, in person discussions. Exercises    appropriate use of positive language.
- Regular and predictable on-site attendance.
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft suite of products including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to efficiently operate other office equipment such as telephones, voicemail systems, copy and fax machines, and    scanners.
- Adherence to DCCCA Values:
   o We provide education and services based on research and a dedicated commitment to improving lives.
   o We value the people and communities we serve by respecting their experiences and treating them with dignity and respect.
   o We encourage leadership at all levels by challenging existing conditions and finding innovative ways to grow and learn.
   o We deliver high quality services every day, holding ourselves accountable for our outcomes.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of what must be met to satisfy the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to:
- Stand, walk, sit, climb, or balance
- Talk, hear, taste, or smell
- Reach with hands and arms
- Use hands to touch, handle, or feel
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Move lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Work at a computer for extended periods of time, sitting or standing
- Operate successfully in an environment in which mentally and emotionally stressful topics may be discussed or trained, i.e.    substance use disorder, mental health conditions, domestic abuse, etc.
- Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to    adjust focus.

Travel

This position requires travel, which may include driving personal or company-owned vehicles. It may also include driving with other passengers in the vehicle, and/or driving as a passenger with other drivers. Note: Even with a valid driver's license, certain motor vehicle infractions may render individual's ineligible to drive company-owned or personal vehicles for company business. Such infractions may also disqualify employees from continued employment with DCCCA, Inc. This position is considered to be a safety-sensitive position.

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening, background screening, a fingerprint-based records search, and reference checks. Continued employment is contingent upon annual background screening and participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.
DCCCA is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.
DCCCA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of DCCCA to comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the employment of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in every location in which DCCCA has facilities. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and any other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.