Earth Share of North Carolina
(ESNC): – ESNC’s
mission is to strengthen the capacity of our
participating
organizations to preserve and enhance the natural environment. We do this by
raising
operational
support through employee workplace giving campaigns and by educating the
general
public about
the value of protecting NC’s natural resources through environmental non-profit
organizations.
ESNC has completed 16 years of campaigns and has raised over $5 million for NC
and
the planet.
Summary of Job Description – This is a full-time business development and fundraising
position.
This person
has two primary responsibilities: 1- developing new partnerships with
businesses to
expand the
number of workplaces where environmental giving is an option, and 2- developing
corporate
relationships that result in support for ESNC operations. It is essential that
this person be
able to
communicate the value of the environmental non-profit community and the power
of individual
giving to North Carolina
employers, potential financial supporters, and the public at large.
Key Features:
Full-time
– Available January 2008 (application
deadline 12/21, applications accepted until
job filled)
Salary –
$30,000 to $35,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits included.
Location
– ESNC’s office is located in Durham.
Statewide travel is required, with a focus on the
Triangle, Greensboro, the Piedmont Triad area, and Central
Carolinas.
Responsibilities Include:
•
Securing new
workplace campaigns
o Working
with the Executive Director to develop and implement a plan to increase the
number of
workplaces that include ESNC as an employee giving option.
o Using
various electronic, print and person contact methods to research and identify
prospects
o Making
presentations to decision makers and/or attending meetings with ED to discuss
and close
campaigns agreements.
•
Communicating
regularly with ESNC organizations to coordinate, support, and move forward
their
activities to expand ESNC’s workplace partnerships.
•
Developing
opportunities to engage new businesses with ESNC
•
Overseeing
development of materials, print and electronic, to present ESNC to business
prospects
•
Increasing
operational support for ESNC from corporate and retail sources. Managing
sponsorship
for annual Campout!Carolina
event and ESNC’s Annual Meeting.
•
Providing staff
support to the Access and Development Committees.
•
Making quarterly
reports to the Board of Directors.
•
Attending annual
workplace giving educational events.
•
Compiling bi-monthly
e-mail newsletter and other marketing projects.
•
Managing contact
database.
Candidate Qualifications:
Minimum
of three years of professional experience in sales, business development or
fundraising,
or equivalent
relationship building required. (workplace fundraising, non-profit, and/or
environmental
experience is preferable).
Very
strong written and verbal communication. Persuasive public speaking is
required.
Strong
organization and time/project management skills are a requirement.
Committee
and group meeting/training coordination experience helpful.
Excellent
interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with a variety of
groups.
Able to
work in a dynamic environment while maintaining good organization of time and
projects.
Flexible,
team-oriented work style.
Problem
solver.
A high
level of computer proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Appreciation
for the value of the environmental non-profit community.
How to Apply
Send a cover
letter, resume, and reference list to Miriam Biber at miriam@no.address. A hard
copy may be
mailed to: P.O. Box 196,
Durham, NC 27702.
For further
information about ESNC, please check out our website at www.earthsharenc.org.
Thank You.