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Job Details Job Location Cleveland, OH 44103 - VGS - Cleveland, OH Education Level Bachelor's Degree   Salary Range $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly Job Shift 8am - 4:30pm Description Location: 2239 E. 55th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Status: Nonexempt Vocational Guidance Services (VGS) changes lives and strengthens our communities through services that educate, empower, and provide the opportunity to earn a paycheck! VGS is a highly acclaimed, successful, private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) vocational rehabilitation agency with over 130 years of dedicated experience serving persons with disabilities or other barriers to employment. We are currently seeking a Development Specialist to complete the following duties in order to be successful in the position and be able to contribute to the success of the agency. Gift Processing Accurately process all donations in Raiser's Edge Accurately documents all donations for reconciliation with Finance Department Create all gift acknowledgements and other gift correspondence in a timely manner and following the VGS Development Department's Standard Operating Procedures Donor Database Management Record and update all information on donors and supporters in Raiser's Edge Pull queries and data accurately from the database, including for mailings, stewardship, historical data, and reporting purposes Perform database maintenance as needed Fund Development Conduct research on current and prospective funders - foundations, corporations, and individual donors Create reports, as requested by President and CEO or Director of Development on funders With the Director of Development, develop an individual donor outreach calendar Schedule meetings for the President and CEO and current or prospective funders Track communications, meetings, and all appropriate notes in Raiser's Edge With Director of Development, manage Grants Calendar Track submission and report dates Assist with collating and submitting grant proposal Administrative Manage and execute all mailings, both in house and using mail services Take notes for Development Committee and Engagement and Outreach Committee Meetings Qualifications Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university Three years of relevant professional experience Commitment to the VGS mission Commitment to disability, gender, and racial equity, diversity, and inclusion Excellent oral and written communication skills; grammatical acumen Unparalleled attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google platforms Experience in managing online content, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter Fundraising planning and execution experience; proven project management skills Self-motivated, team player, and enthusiastic Ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of individuals Vocational Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA - Disability & Veterans VGS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA M/F/VET/DISABLED. VGS, Inc. provides employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through set aside contracts with the Federal & State government. 75% of the hours worked under these contracts must be completed by individuals that are disabled for the work being performed. This must be documented by a medical professional or state agency. This can include physical, mental or developmental challenges.