American Solar Energy Society
Job Openings


Development Director

Reports to: Executive Director
Schedule: Full-time
Location: ASES headquarters in Boulder, Colorado

ORGANIZATION:
The solar energy industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Make a difference by contributing your skills to the nation’s leading nonprofit association of solar professionals and grassroots advocates. Founded in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society is leading the renewable energy revolution. This position is based in Boulder, Colorado.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Development Director will be responsible for developing and implementing the development strategy for the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director will be responsible for achieving the fundraising goals and engaging sponsors in ongoing service activities. This includes leveraging key relationships and contacts to ensure meeting revenue goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Lead and manage the Society’s overall development efforts to meet revenue targets annually as set forth by the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Board of Trustees
  2. Work with Executive Director, Board of Directors, Board of Trustees and staff on development projects and initiatives
  3. Create and implement annual development plan and strategy
  4. Cultivate and nurture relationships with the philanthropic community, including individual and corporate donors, sponsors, board members, foundations, ASES members, major donors, and volunteers
  5. Write grant proposals and reports to corporate, foundation, and government funders
  6. Track and maintain documentation on all grant proposals and coordinate all follow up required by grant funding sources, including the completion of grant reports
  7. Provide detailed, regular reports on fundraising progress to the Executive Director and Board of Directors/Trustees
  8. Perform other related duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty well and with a high level of professionalism.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.  It is also required that he/she maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this position.

  • Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising fundamentals
  • High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of initiative
  • Highly motivated and ability to work in a fast-paced, transparent environment
  • Strong verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and thorough understanding of strategic development
  • Demonstrated ability to prospect for, cultivate, and manage new donors
  • Exceedingly strong at relationship-building
  • Excellent writing skills and knowledge of and experience in grant writing and charitable giving
  • Knowledge of planned giving and experience in testamentary gifts
  • Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
  • Ability to be an effective team member or team lead
  • Able to travel for donor calls and various meetings


COMPUTER SKILLS:

  • Demonstrated mastery of MS Office:  Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook software packages
  • Experience with donor database and tracking software
  • Demonstrated mastery of the Internet: e-mail and the World Wide Web


EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of knowledge
  • At least 5-7 years of nonprofit fundraising/development experience required
  • Proven track record of achieving revenue targets of over $1M annually
  • Experience working with senior level executives in a corporate or nonprofit environment
  • Proven management and leadership capabilities
  • Prior experience working for a nonprofit organization


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
  • Knowledge of renewable energy field


LICENSE, CERTIFICATES OR REGISTRATIONS:
Valid driver’s license. Must own a licensed and registered vehicle and be willing to use it on occasion for work-related travel.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include vacation, health/dental/life insurance, ECO (bus) pass, and retirement contribution.

TO APPLY
Please submit by email resume, contact information for three references and cover letter stating your interest, qualifications and salary requirements to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by November 30, 2009.

START DATE
January 4, 2010