Title: External Relations/Development Officer

Original CoS Document (slug): [[https://conventionofstates.com/external-relations-development-officer|external-relations-development-officer]]

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Created: 2021-11-01 11:22:29

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Published: 2021-11-01 02:00:00

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**Organizational Overview**\\
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The Convention of States Project comprises both a 501(c)(3) entity, Convention of States Foundation and a 501(c)(4) entity, Convention of States Action.  

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Mission** \\
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Build a Strong, Engaged Grassroots Army of Self-Governing Activists \\
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**Position Overview**\\
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The Development Officer reports to and works with the SVP of External Relations while serving as a key team member and active participant in fundraising. This position is responsible for raising funds for Convention of States Foundation and Convention of States Action. The successful candidate will work independently, identify and build relationships with donors and have a significant impact towards reaching the organization's goals.\\
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**Job Requirements**

  * Ideally 5 years professional experience in successful fundraising, project management, sales or politics. 
  * Conservative political ideology, abreast of current politics.
  * Occasional travel required.

**Skills**

  * Communication & Interpersonal skills:
    * Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
    * Confidence in cold calling prospects to gain new supporters.
    * Build and cultivate donor relationships.
    * Strong verbal & writing skills
  * Computer skills:
    * Working knowledge and experience with:
      * Salesforce or another database/CRM w/ the ability to query and create reports
      * Microsoft Word and Excel, GSuites, GMail, Google calendar, Google sheets, and Google docs with the ability to mail merge and format documents.
      * General technical adeptness with a variety of programs (Slack, merchant processing, project management software, Zoom etc).
      * Experience with Mailchimp or email marketing software is a plus.
  * Critical thinking skills:\\

    * Analytical thinking and ability to analyze data.
    * Exhibits good judgement and decision-making.
  * Collaboration skills:
    * Interact with other staff members in a virtual working environment.
  * Negotiation & Persuasion skills:
    * Explain Convention of States with passion.
    * Encourage new support and expanded support from existing donors.
  * Project Management skills:
    * Set goals, plan and manage projects efficiently with attention to detail.
    * Multi-task while working in a high achieving, fast paced, production oriented environment.
    * Manage travel schedule and create bio sheets for donor and prospect meetings
  * Aptitude to expand into:
    * Identifying and pursuing new sources of funding.
    * Create major gifts programs.
    * Develop strategies for solicitation.
    * Coordinate solicitation strategy with other staff members.
    * Write proposals and prepare budgets for presentations to donors or prospects.
    * Create and update collateral materials to support gift cultivation.
    * Moves management planning.

Additionally, the candidate must be highly loyal and trustworthy with a history of working in an environment where sensitive information is protected.

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Pay**\\
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Convention of States offers pay commensurate with experience and skills. This is a full-time salaried position that includes health benefits and paid time off.\\
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**How to Apply**\\
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Submit via email: a cover letter and resume (indicating salary expectations); Jobs@cosaction.com  Include “External Relations/Development Officer [your name]” in the subject line.\\
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**Deadline for Applications**\\
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The position is currently open and applications will be reviewed as they are received.