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Film Independent is seeking a Fundraising/Development Associate. Please send cover letter, resume, salary history and requirements to: Jobs@FilmIndependent.org

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Film Independent
Job Description as of Date: 02/13/12
Fundraising/Development Associate
Reports to: Senior Director of Development

Job Description:

As an integral part of the Development Department, the Development Associate provides fundraising and fulfillment services to Film Independent's sponsors and secures in-kind and budget relieving support to the organization.

Duties:

· Prospect, cultivate and secure event sponsors. Sponsorships range from $5,000 - $300,000
· Administer and close in-kind and cash sponsorship agreements including: writing proposals, contracts, deal memos, obtaining proper signatures and reports to sponsors
· Pre-event follow-up to Film Independent sponsors to obtain sponsor assets
· Manage the process for updating Sponsor EPK Materials and website
· Manages the administration of Sponsor RSVPs/VIP ticketing at all Film Independent events
· Manage the sponsorship fulfillment and wrap process for key Film Independent programs, with assistance from Development team as needed
· Prepare and break down event site with sponsor materials
· Coordinate gift bag items and assembly for Film Independent events
· Research potential donor prospects using all available resources such as publications, internet, guides, databases, etc.
· Fulfillment of all contracts for Film Independent Development Department
· Participate as a member of the overall Development Department team including bi-weekly meetings and representing the department at various company committees
· Work with staff in Education, Production, Event Operations, and other Film Independent departments as the sponsor liaison
· Manage activities, in relation to sponsors, contracts, and events, of the Senior Director of Development and Development Department
· Other duties, as assigned

Competencies and Expertise:

· Strong relationship building and maintaining skills.
· Strong written and verbal communicFundation skills and professional presence.
· Strong organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
· A high level of initiative and enthusiasm and a bias for action.
· A team player and the ability to work as part of a team.
· A positive attitude and ability to adapt.
· An appetite for fundraising.
· High level of Integrity and creativity.
· A passion for cinema, the arts, and independent filmmaking and a strong dedication to Film Independent and its values of inclusiveness, diversity and collegiality.
· Experience with computers (Windows, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel), databases, e-mail needed. Experience with Raisers Edge helpful.
· A history of non-profit, arts or film experience performance preferred.
· Bachelor’s required.

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Monique Coleman
Director of Human Resources & Administration
Film Independent
9911 West Pico Blvd., 11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90035
310.432.1224 direct
310.432.1206 fax

Film Independent: http://filmindependent.org
Home of the Los Angeles Film Festival and the Film Independent Spirit Awards

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