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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times';font-weight:700">Job Position: Development Consultant
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) is a national non-profit organization that advances the ethical
development and stewardship of seed. We accomplish this mission through research, education,
and advocacy programs that closely engage organic farmers and other seed professionals. In 2013
we completed a strategic plan to guide the next ten years of our growth. The development
consultant will work with the executive director and the director of advocacy and communications
to carry out fundraising strategies in 2015.
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times';font-weight:700">Primary Responsibilities
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">OSA is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual with experience in fundraising.
This job is a part-time contract position. Priorities will include:
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Overseeing the execution, management, and evaluation of a business membership
program, including acquisitions and renewals
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Managing timelines and production schedules for fundraising efforts
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Working with the communications team on effective donor and promotional materials
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Supporting the strategy and development of our annual appeal
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Researching, identifying, and pursuing foundation, state, federal and corporate funding
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">opportunities for national and regional projects and programs
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Ensuring timely submittal of letters of inquiry and proposals and proper follow-up
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Managing updates and correspondence to major donors, business members, and other
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">supporters working with the communications team
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Reviewing current fundraising activities and helping to develop an expanded strategy
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times';font-weight:700">Job Details
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Six-month contract position with potential for a longer contract
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Part-time (10 – 20 hours/week)
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Competitive salary
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Reports directly to executive director
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Works closely with director of advocacy and communications
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Location: Missoula, MT or Port Townsend, WA
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times';font-weight:700">Qualifications
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Development/fundraising experience (at least four years)
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Good written skills (writing, editing, and proofreading)
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Excellent verbal communications skills
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Commitment to OSA’s mission and vision
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Works well in a team and independently
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Training in current computer technology desirable
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Creative and resourceful
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times';font-weight:700">How to Apply
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<p><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to </span><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times';color:rgb(0.000000%,0.000000%,100.000000%)"><a href="mailto:micaela@seedalliance.org">micaela@seedalliance.org</a></span><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">.
</span><span style="font-size:11.000000pt;font-family:'Times';font-weight:700">Deadline is August 1, 2015 </span></p>
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