Pencils of Promise (“PoP”) is seeking a new hire who will be the public face of PoP for all non-major individual, corporate and institutional donors as directed by the Associate Director of Development (ADoD). Reporting directly to the ADoD, the Development Coordinator, Annual Giving will design and implement engagement strategies that deepen donor relationships and ultimately improve their longterm support of PoP’s work internationally.

Responsibilities:
Relationship Management & Fundraising (<$10k)

• Work closely with ADoD to support the implementation of development plan for all fundraising.
• Help ensure goals are met in order to increase the number and dollar amount of $1,000+ annual donations.
•  Provide full circle communication to donors’ ensuring that each donor’s gift is adequately thanked per the current campaign strategy – Personally thank all donors <$10,000
• Serve as the main point of contact for current and prospective non-major individual and corporate donors as determined by the ADoD.
• Frequently engage with donors, prospects and their advisors directly to deepen and sustain relationships.
• Solicit and secure gifts that meet donor objectives and further PoP’s mission as directed by the ADoD
• Provide excellent customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of prospective, new, and current donors
• Qualify all incoming, potential corporate partners
• Research potential corporate partners by industry verticals and maintain pipeline
• Using The Foundation Center and other research tools, prospect potential foundation partners and maintain pipeline
• Draft funding proposals as directed by the ADoD

Engagement Strategy

• Support the Development Coordinator, Donor Communications in implementing mass engagement strategies which deepen the commitment of existing donors maximize the number of supporters overall.
• Make creative connections between and among people, events, programs, and their associated circles. Coordinate with the Development team to leverage these connections and move donors up the giving pyramid.

Events & Other Duties as Needed

• Make public appearances and presentations to spread awareness and solicit funding/sponsorship support as needed
• Collaborate with Development and Marketing teams to produce campaign materials such as end of year mail piece
• Assist the ADoD in researching potential funders
• Provide support for annual events including major annual Gala

Qualifications:

• Passionate about PoP’s work and the international development space
• Extremely comfortable with phone and email communication
• Strong communicator with a desire to meet and engage new people
• Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM
• Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of relevant experience (development, donor relations, customer experience etc.)

About Pencils of Promise

Pencils of Promise is one of the fastest growing nonprofits in the country. Founded with only $25 dollars, in just four years PoP has broken ground on more than 120 schools in Laos, Nicaragua,Guatemala and Ghana and delivered more than 5M education hours. Together, we build sustainable schools, partnerships and solutions to enable basic education for underserved children in the developing world.

About the Office

We are a passionate, driven, and fun group of individuals. We have a unique, energetic office culture that is sometimes casual and light, but, at all times, the PoP team is very much focused and committed to working hard in the name of our cause. You will find nothing besides positive attitudes, determination, and smiles at the PoP office.

To Apply

Submit your cover letter and resume to jobsearch@pencilsofpromise.org with the subject line of your email: “Development Coordinator search.”

On March 31st, he opened the exhibition to about 100 expatriate and Lao citizens of Luang Prabang. The event also featured the passing of the torch from Leslie Engle Young to Lanoy Keosuvane as the new Lao Country Director.

Bryce’s photos start at the very beginning of the PoP journey. Here, students play soccer outside of our first ever school Pha Theung Preschool.

The opening of the exhibition was an invite-only invite that also served to help other businesses and NGO’s get into conversation with the PoP team.

Available at the event were postcards for purchase featuring PoP schools and students.All proceeds from photo sales will go to support our operations in Laos.

The event was co-curated by Anna Klecka (right), Bryce’s partner and fellow PoP supporter.

Leslie Engle Young is PoP’s Associate Director of International Programs. She has recently relocated to New York City after three and half years of leading operations in Laos and is enjoying the new, completely opposite adventure.

Pencils of Promise is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented and marketing driven Corporate Partnerships Intern for Summer 2013.  The Intern will report directly to the Business Development Coordinator and will  primarily support outreach and communication efforts for a growing portfolio of corporate partners. Core areas of support include market research, preparation of client materials and contact management within Salesforce.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and research prospective partners
• Create and maintain key communication materials for partners
• Enter, track and maintain contact records and opportunities in SalesForce
• Develop and run monthly sales reports
• Assist with additional fundraising and marketing activities as needed
• Participate in additional projects and skills as needed
• Contact your student advisor to request approval for independent study/
• school credit, if applicable (may also qualify for community service hours)

Qualifications:

• In pursuit of an Associate or Bachelor degree
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter committed to deadlines
• Detail oriented
• Firm grasp on marketing and corporate social responsibility initiatives
• Experience in Salesforce or similar data management system is a plus
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• Interest in international development and nonprofit issues
• Strong commitment to the PoP mission

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Pencils of Promise will be among the featured charities working to improve access to quality education, and the only organization working internationally. The t.v. special focuses on the lasting impact that teachers have on their students. Each star will share memories of a favorite teacher who helped them get where they are today. This year, PoP is expanding our brand new Teacher Training program which will support teachers in our partner communities.

The special’s presenting sponsor, Office Depot, is collecting donations in-store now through May 31st to support Adopt-A-Classroom in their work with teachers in the US. Every dollar donated by customers will be matched by Office Depot and support Pencils of Promise in our work internationally. Learn more here.