Development Associate, Grant Writer (AF)

Posted on August 04, 2018

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is the only philanthropic organization working exclusively to advance LGBTQI human rights around the globe. We support brilliant and brave grantee partners in the U.S. and internationally who challenge oppression and seed change. We work for racial, economic, social and gender justice because we all deserve to live our lives freely, without fear, and with dignity.

The first grantmaker to hundreds of organizations, Astraea plays a catalytic role for LGBTQI groups around the world - particularly those led by lesbian and queer women, trans and gender nonconforming folks, intersex people, and people of color. Our grantmaking, capacity building, media and communications, and philanthropic advocacy programs support their work to build powerful movements for justice. A proud public foundation and one of the first women’s funds in the world, in our 40-year history we have granted over $40 million to LGBTQI activists and artists.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Astraea is seeking a Development Associate to support our fundraising activities and grant writing aimed at foundations and governments. We are looking for an individual with an aptitude for writing and a strong commitment to growing Astraea’s institutional giving. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about mobilizing resources for LGBTQI movements, interested in a career in development and ready to jump into a fun, supportive and team-oriented work environment. Supervised by the Senior Development Officer for Institutional Giving, the Development Associate will join a dynamic Development Team of seven that raises more than $9M yearly through institutional giving, major gifts, events, annual campaign and more. People of color, lesbian, bisexual and queer women, trans and gender nonconforming people, intersex people, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, write, and assemble concept notes, proposals and reports for foundation and government funders

Maintain detailed grant tracking and grants calendar

Maintain relevant donor files and Raiser’s Edge records, including tracking funder interactions

Conduct prospect research to identify possible new institutional funding sources

Develop materials to support ongoing funder stewardship

Help to plan and execute funder engagement activities

Communicate with funders and institutional partners

Lead internal coordination across teams to meet proposal and report deadlines

Support management of Astraea’s Donor Advised Funds program

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Outstanding writing and research skills; experience with grant writing or communications for fundraising is a plus

Exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle multiple and often competing deadlines

Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively as part of a team

Excellent interpersonal skills to manage a wide variety of internal and external relationships

High standard of computer literacy and competence

Experience with constructing budgets and / or tracking revenue is a plus

Experience in social justice, human rights, development and / or philanthropic fields

Commitment to and some knowledge of issues facing domestic and global LGBTQI, and racial, economic and gender justice movements

Passionate about Astraea’s mission as a public foundation and women’s fund

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Based in New York City or willing to relocate

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resume / CV, cover letter, and salary requirements to jobs@astraeafoundation.org in .pdf, doc, or .docx format or submit via the form on our website by

September 7, 2018 . No phone calls, please – only applicants being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Astraea is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse (multi-gender, cross-class and multi-racial), collaborative and sustainable work environment. For more information visit

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