The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a hardworking, creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual to work in-person with a talented team of fundraising professionals to cultivate donor relationships, share scholars’ work with supporters, and manage crucial database projects to strengthen AEI’s strategic outreach.
This role offers a great opportunity for anyone interested in expanding on or developing a passion for nonprofit fundraising in conjunction with public policy. The ideal candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, possess strong writing skills, and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter demonstrating their interest in AEI’s mission, academic transcript, and 500-word writing sample on any topic.
Responsibilities Support AEI’s fundraising team in its effort to create, cultivate, and sustain relationships with donors and prospects to generate major gifts for AEI.Manage and execute crucial projects for donor strategic outreach, such as mass email communications and large mailings that promote AEI’s scholarly research to the AEI donor community.Prepare strategy memos and conduct research on donors and prospects.Assist with logistics for donor meetings and events.Update, manage, and utilize AEI’s donor database for daily and weekly gift operational duties.Physical requirements and working conditions at AEI:
The employee is regularly expected to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. This job requires close vision abilities due to computer work.The employee must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.The employee must be able to work in a confined area.Moderate noise (e.g., from computers, phone, printers, and light traffic) is expected.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities associated with this position. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required0–2 years of previous full-time work experience; previous internships or work experience in fundraising or at a nonprofit a plus, but not requiredInterest in public policy and AEI’s missionAbility to work closely in a team setting while independently managing multiple assignmentsExceptionally strong oral and written communication skillsAbility to meet tight deadlines, multitask, and prioritizeStrong strategic thinking and problem-solving skillsExcellent attention to detailHigh proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Experience with Salesforce or Marketo (modern CRMs) a plusExperience with design, Adobe, or branding is a plus
Benefits
AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and 3 personal/floating holidays); 12 days of paid sick leave; paid family leave; medical and dental coverage, in addition to a health savings account; medical and dependent care FSA; a tuition assistance program of up to $5,200; life and disability insurance at no cost to employees; and a 403b retirement plan with a 12% contribution from AEI, among other benefits. For more information, you can see a full summary of our benefits here.
Compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: scope and responsibilities of the position; a candidate's full-time, applicable work experience; key skills and qualifications; as well as internal and external market considerations. The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $48,000 - $51,000. Salary is just one component of AEI’s total compensation package for employees.
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