The Development Assistant reports to the Development Director.

About Global Exchange Global Exchange is an international nonprofit human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world. We envision a people centered globalization that values the rights of workers and the health of the planet; that prioritizes international collaboration as central to ensuring peace; and that aims to create a local, green economy designed to embrace the diversity of our communities. Our programs include Reality Tours to both U.S. and international destinations; a Fair Trade program (including several retail stores); a Public Education program producing events, such as the Green Festival, articles and publications. Our campaigns are designed to influence US policy, both corporate and governmental, around issues such as trade policy and immigration, child labor, democracy, peace, freedom from oil and the new local green economy.

Job Requirements:

• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, creative and organized; detail-oriented
• Ability to take initiative; work independently as well as able to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility; ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Dedicated interest in human rights and social justice work;

• Executing a variety of administrative tasks in a timely fashion (including filing, database entry and maintenance)
• Assisting in the planning, organizing and running of special events
• Create and maintain organizational systems for the department; maintaining the deparment calendar, calendar of foundation grant and report deadlines, calendar of major donor meetings, calendar of membership projects, and minutes for department meeting
• Providing research and analysis for foundation prospecting
• Working with program staff and grants associate to develop, proofread and process grant reports, proposals and other foundation correspondence;
• Drafting correspondence to donors (thank you letters, boilerplate proposals,) as directed, proofread a variety of development materials
• Coordinating Holiday correspondence process;
• Supporting the Global Exchange Monthly Sustainer program;
• Develop and manage rapid response system for communicating with major donors around Global Exchange news updates and similar correspondence
• Maintaining and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders, including staff, donors and community partners
• Drafting and maintaining policies and procedures for the department; foundation files and database
• Assisting with major donor and membership cultivation and other fundraising activities;
• other duties as assigned

This is a full time, salaried position. This is a salaried position DOE, with full benefits. Global Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of Color, differently-abled people and LGBT persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send cover letter, a full resume, references, and one additional page concretely answering the following questions:

1. Please describe your commitment to social change.
2. Please explain how your job related skills lend themselves to this position. And/or how your life experience and life values can help you fill this position successfully.
3. Briefly highlight any other aspects you would like to mention about your suitability for this position.

**The deadline for applications is February 26, 2010

About Global Exchange Global Exchange is an international nonprofit human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world. We envision a people centered globalization that values the rights of workers and the health of the planet; that prioritizes international collaboration as central to ensuring peace; and that aims to create a local, green economy designed to embrace the diversity of our communities. Our programs include Reality Tours to both U.S. and international destinations; a Fair Trade program (including several retail stores); a Public Education program producing events, such as the Green Festival, articles and publications. Our campaigns are designed to influence US policy, both corporate and governmental, around issues such as trade policy and immigration, child labor, democracy, peace, freedom from oil and the new local green economy.

Grants Coordinator: Requirements and Responsibilities

Requirements: The successful candidate must have 2+ years of experience managing all aspects of foundation giving and have a broad understanding of political economic human rights issues and corporate-led globalization. The successful candidate will be motivated, creative, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. We are looking for someone who has excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a dedicated interest in human rights and social justice work.

Responsibilities include:

• Researching and writing foundation grant proposals and reports
• Working with Global Exchange staff to maintain and cultivate strong relationships with foundations
• Working with the director of development, management and program staff to develop effective strategies for approaching foundations and other fundraising strategies
• Post-proposal and post-grant follow-up
• Maintaining calendar of foundation grant and report deadlines
• Arranging/attending meetings with foundation representatives as appropriate
• Working with program staff to develop effective proposals and reports
• Working with management and program staff to formulate budgets
• Motivating staff and board to participate in fundraising
• Seeking new funding sources

Global Exchange devotes staff time to raising awareness among staff about issues of privilege and diversity and how these issues affect our work environment and our campaigns. We seek candidates who have an openness to engaging these issues and a commitment to incorporating an analysis of privilege and different forms of oppression into their work.

To apply, please send cover letter, a full resume, references, and one additional page concretely answering the following questions:

1. Please describe your commitment to social change.
2. Please explain how your job related skills lend themselves to this position. And/or how your life experience and life values can help you fill this position successfully.
3. Briefly highlight any other aspects you would like to mention about your suitability for this position. **Please send your resume to: Grants Coordinator Search, Global Exchange, 2017 Mission Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94110.

   *No phone calls/email/fax inquiries or applications will be accepted. We will be accepting applications until the position is filled.

   Global Exchange is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. All interested candidates, regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation and physical ability, are encouraged to apply.