Company: Brakeley Briscoe Inc.
Location: 322 W Bellevue Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402
Hours: Part time (20 hours/week, 5 days/week, 4 hours/day) - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Compensation: $1,000 per month

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Brakeley Briscoe is a fundraising consulting company working with nonprofits in the U.S. and internationally. Just a few of our services include major and planned giving; capital campaign planning and management; executive coaching; audits and benchmarking; and prospect research. Please visit our Web site for more information about the company: www.BrakeleyBriscoe.com.

This entry-level part-time position requires a demonstrated interest in nonprofits, fundraising development, and a desire to be involved with all facets of a small business. The applicant must have strong grammar skills and a willingness to learn AP Style. Must be comfortable working in a small office and be able to learn quickly; independently taking on new projects.

The over-arching responsibilities of the position are fluid (see below for day-to-day). If capable, the applicant may take on more responsibilities and longer-term projects, including marketing and advertising, Web site maintenance, wealth screening, state compliance, etc.

This is a part-time position that we expect to expand to full-time employment next year. There is a lot of opportunity to learn about the every day in and outs of a small business, the nonprofit sector and fundraising.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include answering phones, screening calls, and taking messages; office management; data entry and management; working one-on-one with consultants; tech support; proofreading, editing, formatting, and sending proposals, sales presentations and reports as well as every day general administrative duties and tasks.

Other responsibilities include short-term research projects for consultants and clients; updating and maintaining database; cleaning and reorganizing data files; ordering office supplies; assisting with conference preparations; and creating, compiling and mailing sales and marketing materials.

ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree or working towards one

Expertise in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook

Willing to learn AP Style

Very strong communication skills

Interested in nonprofit fundraising

Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines