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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:17px">Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE) seeks a full-time Development Director. </span>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Job Announcement</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">
<b style="font-family:'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;text-align:left"><a href="http://www.ace-ej.org">www.ace-ej.org</a></b>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222"> Based in
Roxbury, ACE is 501c3 environmental justice organization. ACE organizes
residents, provides legal/technical support to community groups, develops youth
leadership, and runs campaigns on critical environmental justice issues.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>The
Development Director will lead the planning and implementation of our
development strategies and build a broad base of support for ACE’s growth in
line with our organizational goals, values and strategic direction.</b> The
Development Director reports to the Executive Director. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Arial Narrow',sans-serif">ACE has a vision of maintaining an independent political
voice and range of action that is led by our members from low income
communities and communities of color. We want to be “owned” by the
communities we work in, which means that <b>our
long term goal is that the communities where we work provide significant
financial support to ACE, rather than rely on foundations for the majority of
our funds. </b>Our grassroots fundraising activities are designed to resist the
institutionalized racism and classism that often exists with funding from
foundations and wealthy individuals. </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">ACE does not take funds from corporations or companies that are
contradictory to our mission, which is to </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;background-color:white;background-repeat:initial initial">build the power of communities of color and low income
communities in Massachusetts
to eradicate environmental racism and classism, create healthy, sustainable
communities, and achieve environmental justice.</span><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Arial Narrow',sans-serif"></span></b></p>
<h2 style="line-height:115%"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222">Primary
Responsibilities:</span></u></h2>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222;font-weight:normal">Contribute to the organization’s mission
and help to create a sustainable and healthy organizational culture.</span></h2>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222;font-weight:normal">Provide overall leadership for
revenue generation, including foundation and grassroots fundraising. </span></h2>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Identify opportunities for board,
staff and members to get involved in revenue generation, including building and
maintaining relationships with key</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"> </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">funders
and donors. </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"></span></h2>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222;font-weight:normal">In partnership with
communications coordinator, create materials to promote ACE and train members
to participate in ACE’s fundraising activities. </span></h2>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222;font-weight:normal">Achieve annual revenue targets
across all income categories. </span></h2>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222;font-weight:normal">In partnership with
Communications Coordinator, carry out direct mail appeals and manage online
giving.</span></h2>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222;font-weight:normal">Oversee</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";background:white;font-weight:normal"> all aspects of foundation
fundraising, including research, cultivation and stewardship as well as
proposal writing, budgets and grant reporting. </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Develop and customize letters of inquiry,
proposals, narrative, and financial reports.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222;font-weight:normal"></span></h2>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;margin-right:6.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Work in partnership with Executive Director
and program directors to craft a comprehensive revenue strategy resulting
in increased revenue and grant opportunities.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;margin-right:6.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Identify new potential foundation donors via
multiple sources.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;margin-right:6.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Process and properly allocate checks and
donations. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;margin-right:6.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Maintain tracking system to keep executive director
apprised of proposed foundation activity and cash projections.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;margin-right:6.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Ensure that grants and contracts are tracked
and managed, agreements are fulfilled and deadlines are met on time. (This
responsibility is shared with other staff)</span></li>
</ul>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Coordinate fundraising events. (Including one
major event annually)<span style="color:#222222"></span></span></h2>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Supervise the Resource Organizer (A new
position projected to begin in 1<sup>st</sup> quarter of 2013) who will carry
out ACE’s grassroots and individual fundraising activities along with
Development Director. <span style="color:#222222"></span></span></h2>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222;font-weight:normal">Manage the database; run queries,
produce reports for analysis, prepare mailing lists, and train volunteers and
staff.</span></h2>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222;font-weight:normal">Work with the Executive Director
on development program’s internal budget.</span></h2>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Maintain and expand ACE’s major donor base
with parlor meetings throughout the year.<span style="color:#222222"></span></span></h2>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222;font-weight:normal">Support the formation of a </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Development
Committee of the Board. </span></h2>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Manage ACE’s membership in Community Works, a
<span style="background:white">cooperative fundraising effort among
community-based and social justice oriented organizations.</span></span></h2>
<h2><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222">Qualifications:</span></u></h2>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Understanding
and commitment<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>to
social/environmental justice and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>community
organizing</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">At
least 4-6 years proven track record in development including foundation
and individual giving, donor prospecting, organizational sponsorship, event
planning, grant management and donor management</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Understands
and committed to building a grassroots fundraising culture</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Skill
in face to face financial solicitation.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext"> </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Ability to pick up the phone and make a pitch</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Excellent
writing, communication and collaboration skills</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Ability
for engaging,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>supporting,
coordinating, and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>motivating
staff and volunteers</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Solid
database experience </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#333333;background:white">Proficiency
with Microsoft Office applications especially Word and Excel</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif""></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#333333;background:white">Familiarity
with online fundraising platforms </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif""></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Budget
management skills</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:windowtext">Able to problem solve, hold others accountable, practice
direct communication, and support others to do the same</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif""></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Job
requires occasionally working on weekends and evenings</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222">Preferred:</span></u></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Comfort with public speaking<span class="apple-converted-space"></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Multi-lingual</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222"><i><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">“-A-Thon”
</span></i><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">event management</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Page layout software skills</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Advanced understanding of EBase Filemaker Pro</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">This is a fulltime position
based in our office in Roxbury. </span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif""> Salary is $45,000 - $50,000, depending on
experience. ACE offers generous health, vacation and retirement benefits. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif""> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">How to apply:</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">
</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif""> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Please send documents listed
below to <a href="mailto:jobs@ace-ej.org">jobs@ace-ej.org</a> </span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222">Position open until filled. Incomplete applications will
not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We will
begin conducting interviews the week of September 3, 2012.</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif""></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif""> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:Wingdings">§<span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif""> A cover letter which demonstrates your
interest and unique qualifications. </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:Wingdings">§<span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Resume</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:Wingdings">§<span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">3 Professional references </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:Wingdings">§<span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">At least 1 successful
fundraising writing sample</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222">For more information, please see ACE’s website:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.ace-ej.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155cc">www.ace-ej.org</span></a></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:#222222">ACE encourages applications from women, people of color,
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.</span></b></p><div><br></div>-- <br>
<p><font face="'arial narrow', sans-serif">Kalila Barnett<br>
Executive Director <br>
Alternatives for Community & Environment<br>
2181 Washington St., Suite 301<br>
Roxbury, MA 02119<br>
617.442.3343 x 224 (voice)<br>
617.442.2425 (fax)</font></p>
<p><font face="'arial narrow', sans-serif">When
I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has
always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem
invincible but in the end, they always fall-- think of it,
always. <span></span></font></p>
<p><span><font face="'arial narrow', sans-serif"> </font></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><font face="'arial narrow', sans-serif">-- Mahatma Gandhi</font></p>
<p style="font-family:garamond,serif"><font size="4"> </font></p>
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