Vice President, Resource Development; ACCION USA, Boston, Massachusetts

Category: Job Postings
Source: ACCION USA

ACCION USA is a private, nonprofit organization that provides microloans and other financial services to low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs who are unable to access bank credit for their small businesses. With economic opportunity, these entrepreneurs—often minorities and women—build assets, better provide for their families, and strengthen their communities.  For the past five years, ACCION has received Fast Company's Social Capitalist Award for “changing the world by using entrepreneurial genius to solve some of the most daunting social problems.”

General Job Summary: The Associate will work closely with a five-member Resource Development team to help raise funds for ACCION USA’s operations from both public and private sources.  The Associate’s primary responsibility will be to secure grants from institutions who seek to improve communities through the support of microfinance.  The Associate will focus primarily on developing research, proposals, and reports in support of local fundraising initiatives in ACCION USA’s Massachusetts and New York markets.

Position Title:                                    Resource Development Associate

Department or Division:                     Resource Development

Reports to:                                        Vice President, Resource Development

Location:                                           Boston, Massachusetts

Duties and responsibilities

Proposal Development – 50%
Work closely with the Resource Development Director to secure renewal and new funding from foundations and corporations.  Drive the grant writing process for regional funders by: gathering necessary information for proposals; coordinating meetings with relevant staff to determine objectives; corresponding with funding sources regarding application materials and questions; helping to develop budgets; and writing, editing, and submitting proposals on a timely basis.

Donor Reporting – 30%
Coordinate reporting process, gathering necessary information for reports and coordinating meetings with relevant staff to identify activities to report on.  Ensure that necessary evaluation mechanisms have been put in place to facilitate donor reporting.

Miscellaneous – 20%
Other duties as required including contract administration/reporting, individual giving, events, and coordination with local advisory boards

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Excellent writing and editing skills
Strong intellectual curiosity and a passion for research.  Interest in microfinance a plus
Highly self-motivated
Deadline-driven
Detail-oriented
Demonstrated written and oral English language skills and ability to communicate ideas effectively
Ability to synthesize materials into simple, clear and concise language
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to establish and implement organizational systems
Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals, including donors, volunteers and staff
Ability to work as a team member as well as independently
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus
Commitment to the ACCION USA mission, values and culture
Positive, can-do attitude
Sense of humor

How to Apply
Please submit letter of interest and resume by applying online at the ACCION website www.accion.org

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