Development Officer – Alaska Policy Forum – Anchorage, AK

The Alaska Policy Forum seeks a Development Officer to oversee fundraising efforts on behalf of an exciting new non-profit. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual that would like to develop their skills and resume in the exciting field of fundraising. This position is responsible for working with the Executive Director in developing, implementing and supervising fundraising initiatives in support of the Forum’s mission and annual budget. This role will report directly to the Executive Director.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Develop and implement a cohesive fundraising strategy for the Alaska Policy Forum based on the Development Plan and the Strategic Plan, including strategies for high dollar donors; foundations, and corporate donors
• Work closely with the Executive Director to implement the fundraising strategy, including making recommendations on how the Executive Director’s time can be most effectively utilized in a fundraising capacity
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive donor communications strategy
• Oversee an aggressive direct mail program
• Gather and analyze data related to the effectiveness of various aspects of the fundraising strategy
• Manage the fundraising database to ensure current data on donors, gifts, and prospects
• Oversee the planning and implementation of special fundraising events
• Begin the development of a planned giving program
• Build relationships with current and prospective donors, foundations, and corporations for financial support for the Forum

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Preferably 3-5 years related experience
• Demonstrated history of setting and achieving concrete fundraising goals
• Experience with individual donors, foundations, and corporate donors
• Understand and embrace the Forum’s mission and objectives
• Notable relationship building skills, and an outgoing, friendly personality
• Solid writing skills, including proficiency in proposal writing
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, organize numerous projects, and meet deadlines;
• Experience with Donor Perfect and Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to travel occasionally

About the Alaska Policy Forum

The mission of the Alaska Policy Forum is to provide free market research and ideas to citizens and policymakers of Alaska. 

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a résumé, two writing samples, and a cover letter detailing salary requirements and your philosophical interest in the mission of APF to claire@talentmarket.org.