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Development Associate

Development Associate

First PlaceEmeryville, CA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

First Place For Youth-Join Our Team Video!

Are you dedicated to empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background? We're searching for passionate individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth. Become an integral part of their transformative journey and join the First Place for Youth team.

About First Place for Youth Were a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and housing. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. Our comprehensive programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed.

Why Work at First Place For Youth :

  • Meaningful Impact :  Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of adulthood. Your role will support them in their journey to conquer challenges, achieve independence, and fulfill their aspirations.
  • Innovative Approach :   We thrive on innovation, pushing the boundaries of foster care support. Your voice here matters, and youll contribute to programs that redefine the futures of these young lives.
  • Collaborative and Supportive Environment : Embrace a dynamic and supportive workplace, where every team member is valued. Together, we're a force dedicated to uplifting youth. Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and collaboration.
  • Comprehensive Benefits : We value the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work supporting foster youth.
  • Culture of Diversity and Inclusion : We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.

POSITION SUMMARY :   The Development Associate is responsible for the effective management of First Places donation process, including gift processing in the development database (Raisers Edge), coordinating and preparing donor acknowledgment letters and mailings, and providing administrative support for development events, including fundraisers, donor cultivation events, and other organization-wide events. The Associate assists with donor relationship management, along with direct mail appeals, and provides administrative support to team members. This position requires an enthusiastic, effective, and customer service-oriented professional who has great attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Position is currently hybrid; however, schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Maintain and update donor database, ensuring data hygiene, and generate queries, imports and exports to produce donor reports as needed. Serve as primary point of quality control.
  • Process all donations (online and via mail) utilizing Raiser's Edge fundraising database software; produce donation acknowledgments and tax receipts on a daily basis, maintain and update donor records.
  • Provide administrative support for donor relations, including coordination of in-kind donation deliveries, taking meeting minutes for donor pipeline and fund development meetings, pulling mailing lists, etc.
  • Assist with major donor research, cultivation, and stewardship.
  • Provide support and documentation to Finance department regarding donations and donors, assist with weekly, monthly, and annual reconciliation of contributed and in-kind donations.
  • Provide support for mailings and publications, including annual appeals. Complete word processing and data management aspects of mailings and publications as needed, including export of mailing lists in formats suitable for merge or use by a mail house, mail merge and production and assembly of in-house personalized mailings. Work with outside direct mail vendor on mailing queries, reports, etc.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support around donor events, such as pulling invite lists according to determined criteria, coordinating with Communications and Events staff, etc.
  • Qualifications :

  • Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Raisers Edge database experience strongly preferred.
  • A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers and increase a sense of belonging
  • 1-3 years of experience working in an office setting
  • Well-organized and meticulous attention to detail, including excellent proofreading and highly accurate data entry.
  • Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.
  • Professional telephone manner, ability to interact with donors and others in a comfortable and professional manner.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive materials with discretion and diplomacy and according to agency policy.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.
  • BENEFITS :

  • 15 days of vacation time in the first year
  • 12 days of sick time
  • 2 floating holidays
  • 15 paid holidays
  • Employees choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO / PPO with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place on certain plans
  • Principal dental and vision coverage
  • Healthcare and Dependent care FSA plans
  • Principal basic life and voluntary life insurance coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid sabbatical
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • We do not offer relocation assistance Local candidates preferred
  • Pay will be determined based on Education and Experience.
  • If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of transition age foster youth and want to join a dynamic and impactful organization, we invite you to apply. Together, let's empower transition age foster youth to achieve their dreams and build a brighter future. To learn more about First Place For Youth and view our current job openings, please visit our website at www.firstplaceforyouth.org / careers.

    We are unable to sponsor work visas now or in the future.

    First Place will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and applicable law. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage or reviewing this guidance provide by the City of San Francisco. For additional information regarding your rights, please also review the Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA.

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