DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Baltimore, Maryland

International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) seeks a Development Officer at its headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland. Working closely with the Director of Development the successful candidate will create and implement strategies for the cultivation and solicitation of major gifts from individuals, corporate and foundation donors. The Development Officer travels frequently to represent this dynamic, growing Orthodox humanitarian aid organization and communicate its mission. The successful candidate is expected to manage and track multiple prospects and donors while setting and meeting significant fundraising goals, be self-motivated, and able to succeed with minimal supervision.

Requirements: Knowledge of Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) code of ethical principles; Advanced communication skills; Word processing experience; Data base management familiarity (Raisers Edge, especially helpful); proven team player; and, familiarity and or experience with Orthodox institutions. A college education is preferred but successful fundraising experience of 3-5 years may be substituted. A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification or advanced training in fundraising is desirable. Send cover letter, resume, and salary history to relief@iocc.org. No phone calls please.

ANNUAL GIVING ASSOCIATE
Baltimore, Maryland

International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) seeks an Annual Giving Associate at its headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland. Working closely with the Director of Development the successful candidate will create and implement strategies to ensure the success of the IOCC Annual Campaign with a focus on developing IOCC’s direct mail strategy to attract privately donated resources for operation of current programs, capitalization of new and emerging programs, and promotion of long-term growth through the development of a capital base. In addition to creating direct mail pieces for Annual Fund solicitations, the Annual Giving Associate analyzes the IOCC donor base to formulate segmentation strategies to meet the annual budgetary goals, and produces data files for mailings using Raiser’s Edge. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, and able to succeed with minimal supervision.

Requirements: Word processing and spreadsheet skills; Data base management familiarity (Raisers Edge, especially helpful); Excellent writing skills, data analysis and working knowledge of photo editing software. A 4-year college degree is required with a marketing background or skills in persuasive writing preferred. Previous experience with direct mail solicitation preferred. Send cover letter, resume, and salary history to relief@iocc.org. No phone calls please.