Description:
Position Description: The Development Associate will play an integral role in building out
the capacity of Latina Institute’s fundraising programs. This is an ideal opportunity for
someone interested in learning about fundraising for a reproductive justice organization as
we embark on a new strategic planning process in 2023.
The Development Associate will be responsible for supporting both individual and institutional
fundraising strategies through drafting donor communications, conducting prospect research,
developing internal reports, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping in Salesforce, amongst other
duties. The position will be expected to work independently as well as collaboratively, while
engaging a cross section of the organization to gather content, success stories, and quantitative
data.
The Development Associate will report directly to the Major Gifts Manager.
Employee Status: Full Time, Exempt, 40 hours per week
Flexible schedule of Monday - Friday between an 8AM – 6PM EST Window
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Conduct prospect research on foundations, individual donors, and candidates for the
Board of Directors.
individual donor records.
team, and digital engagement consultants.
Institute fundraising appeals.
We’re looking for someone who is:
Justice Oriented:
You are interested in the ways that fundraising and philanthropy can contribute to a shift that
advances an intersectional approach to social justice. You are inspired by the idea of using your
skills to educate donors about the intersectional issues that make up reproductive justice and to
move hearts and minds away from long-held stereotypes about the Latina/x community.
A Relationship Builder:
You are genuinely curious about new people and possess strong listening skills. You like
learning what motivates people, what inspires their generosity, and makes them feel appreciated.
You have the ability to initiate, organize and manage projects, and to interface successfully with
colleagues in a collaborative approach.
Highly Organized:
You can manage across multiple work streams and functions, keeping deadlines and managing
complexity by simplifying solutions, systems and processes with clarity and attention to detail.
You have an ability to efficiently initiate and complete multiple tasks on time.
Adaptable, Reliable, and Flexible:
You can handle any curveball, and in fact, you plan for them. Additionally, you are strategic and
have the ability to pivot quickly as priorities shift and the team continues to take shape.
Aligned with Team Values:
You bring enthusiasm to learn and grow in both a demanding and close-knit work environment
that seeks to continually improve and grow by bringing excellence through collaboration,
feedback, and transparency.
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
profit organization, preferably with an advocacy and/or social justice focus.
relationships across all functional lines of the organization with a service driven mind.
Organization | National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice |
Industry | Business Development Jobs |
Occupational Category | Development Associate |
Job Location | New York,USA |
Shift Type | Morning |
Job Type | Full Time |
Gender | No Preference |
Career Level | Entry Level |
Salary | 50000 - 60000 | $ / Yearly |
Experience | 1 Year |
Posted at | 2023-05-04 2:18 pm |
Expires on | 2024-11-29 |