Title: AAPD Development Associate
Start date: Immediate
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) seeks a Development Associate. The position is currently open. The AAPD Development Associate reports to AAPD’s Sr. Vice President for Development and Communications, and assists the Sr. VP with all aspects of development and event management, and with the coordination of communications tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write government, foundation, and corporate grant proposals
• Write/submit reports to government, foundation, and corporate donors as required
• Oversee preparation of donor acknowledgements
• Identify and research prospective donors/funding sources
• Maintain donor and contact files
• Assist with campaign, major gifts, and planned giving activities
• Work with events, grantwriting, and development consultants
• Participate in planning of AAPD events and committee meetings
• Assist and support the SVP, President, and leadership in carrying out fund-raising activities
• Monitor development-related items on the AAPD website
• Assist with preparation of materials for reports and brochures, like the AAPD annual report
• Projects/initiatives/tasks as assigned by the Sr. VP

Qualifications:

The candidate will have an undergraduate degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The candidate will demonstrate previous development/grantwriting experience. The candidate should possess excellent written, verbal communications, organizational, and computer skills; be able to prioritize tasks, work within tight deadlines, and work independently; and be highly organized.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume, letter of interest, and salary expectations.

AAPD Development Associate Position
1629 K Street NW, Suite 503
Washington, DC 20006

Submit by Fax or Email:
Fax: 202-457-0473
Email: aapdmvn@aol.com

Title: AAPD Program Assistant
Start date: Immediate
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a national membership organization founded in 1995 that works to increase the political and economic power of the more than 50 million children and adults living with disabilities in the U.S. AAPD is the country's largest cross-disability membership organization, with over 100,000 members nationwide. AAPD promotes public policies that advance the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living and economic self-sufficiency.

AAPD operates programs in five core areas:

• Political Participation
• Leadership Development
• Mentoring and Career Exploration
• Membership and Member Benefits
• Advocacy

The Program Assistant supports the Manager of Mentoring and Leadership Programs in the following AAPD Programs:

1. Disability Mentoring Day (DMD)
2. AAPD Congressional Summer Internship Program
3. AAPD Federal IT Summer Internship Program
4. Paul G. Hearne Leadership Award Program
5. Henry B. Betts Award Leadership Program

Responsibilities:

• Maintain all digital and physical files and records pertaining to the Mentoring and Leadership programs.
• Provide administrative and technical support to the Program Manager including voice mail, email, website tracking and development, and database management.
• Assist with implementation of Program logistics, Program information dissemination, respond to Program inquiries, and applicant tracking and follow-up.
• Ensure accessibility of all Program materials and publications.
• Assist with other office support as needed.

Requirements: Candidates must have at least undergraduate degree and be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and a team-player. Candidates should have demonstrated abilities in MS Office including Excel and experience in research. Ideal candidates will have above-average writing skills and experience with list-management and web content maintenance. Knowledge of accessibility, disability rights, and reasonable accommodations is preferred.

Ideal candidate: Commitment to and experience with leadership development; extensive experience with program development; knowledge of and experience with the disability community; self-starter; excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

ATTN: Search Committee – Mentoring & Leadership Programs
AAPD
1629 K Street NW, suite 503
Washington, DC 20006

Submit by Fax or Email:
Fax: 202-457-0473
Email: aapdDavid@aol.com