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ICDS · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Contract

Type: Contract | Commission-Based (with bonuses)

Job Description

ICDS (Integrated Communications and Digital Solutions, Inc is a youth empowerment non profit for the urban communities of the state of New York using high media cause content to fund programs that heal, enrich and empower youths with skill sets in preparation for a successful future while engaging and informing the communities of all possible opportunities created.

ICDS Inc nonprofit is seeking a motivated individual to assist the Executive Director in building and maintaining positive relationships and partnerships by pursuing and cultivating media sales of $10k+ annually to contribute to ICDS’s operating budget. They will strategize, cultivate, sales and steward gifts over $10,000 from individuals, businesses, media, donors, and other organizations within the region, state, and local community in order to increase annual contributed income for ICDS moreSTEM initiatives.

A successful candidate will: be passionate, well organized, detail orientated and have excellent communication and people skills; work well independently and as a part of a team; be competent with Microsoft office suite, internet and social media.

Flexible work environment at home or in office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prospect Management

Identify prospective clients for ICDS

In conjunction with the major gifts team, share prospect information annually with ICDS, collect feedback, and incorporate appropriate notes into database and follow-up strategies; participate in monthly prospect meetings; and participate in cultivation and stewardship events

Facilitate prospect cultivation opportunities for Board members and donors in conjunction with ICDS programs.

Work with staff to rate and store prospect info for periodic review, brochure mailings, cultivation, and solicitations.

Attend meetings with donors to discuss opportunities for funding specific initiatives.

Call, email, and write to donors to touch base and share information.

Lead project and program specific campaigns as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Fundraising and/or sales experience

Experience with non-profits (optional)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent presentation skills

Ability to build 1:1 relationships with clientele

Comfort with cold-calling, establishing relationships, and building rapport where none may previously have existed

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Detail oriented

Maturity, diplomacy, and creativity

Preferred Qualifications

Passionate commitment to ICDS’s programming

100% Commission based!

PLEASE NOTE!
After a period of consistent employment of 1 year and consistent performance:

Residuals and bonus opportunities $100,000

Comprehensive benefits package including pension and health.

Job Types

Full-time, 20% Commission based only.

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