FAIR, the progressive media watch group, seeks an Administrative and Fundraising Director to manage all administrative and fundraising functions of our small nonprofit collective, including bookkeeping, business administration, grant writing and social media promotion.
Responsibilities:
Finance & Administration
Oversee budget
Run biweekly payroll
Organize monthly reconciliation and yearly audit
Communicate with vendors, write checks, oversee Paypal account
Manage tax matters, health and office insurance policies
Oversee main email account
Fundraising
Write grant proposals and reports; seek out new grant opportunities
Write and execute online appeals
Maintain relationships with existing donors, funders and foundations
Initiate relationships with new donors, funders and foundations
Develop, manage and implement social media strategy; work to grow FAIR's email and print subscriber list
Qualifications:
Strong relationship-building and communication skills, including written and oral communication
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Experience with successful grant writing, and subscriber and donor management
Social media savvy and vision
Knowledge of accounting preferred
Demonstrated interest in and commitment to progressive media activism
Compensation: Starting salary $50,000/year, plus comprehensive benefits
Position is based in New York City, but will operate remotely until further notice.
