Major Gifts Associate

Center for Reproductive Rights • New York, NY

4d • $58,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Major Gifts Associate plays an integral role in the success of the Center’s major gifts program by providing oversight of major donor gift processing, donor stewardship, and personal acknowledgements while also supporting major donor communications management, the tracking of relevant components (such as mail, email, and phone briefings), and partnering with the Development Manager on foundation grants compliance within the organization’s internal grants management system. The positions will be based in the Center’s New York City office in a hybrid model of 3 days in office and 2 days working from home. Covid-19 vaccination is required for all U.S.-based employees of the Center. This is a two-year, fixed term position.

Requirements

• University Degree (baccalaureate or higher) in relevant field
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission
• Flexibility and ability to work professionally in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently, while also collaborating in a team setting
• The ability to complete assignments in a timely manner and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Commitment to human rights, reproductive rights, and/or women’s rights generally
• Capacity to receive and accept constructive feedback
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Steadfast attention to detail
• Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by The Center for Reproductive Rights.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point person for specific projects and timelines within the major gifts program, such as donor stewardship, special projects and appeals, and team communications
• Support Major Gifts leadership by serving as a positive and collaborative liaison across the team, and work across departments with other associates and coordinators to facilitate and contribute to improved cross-organizational systems and processes
• Provide high-level administrative support for leadership donor cultivation, engagement, and stewardship, including organization and collection of materials as needed by Senior Major Gifts Officers in preparation for donor meetings, pledge documentation, and bespoke leadership donor stewardship.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of major donor gift processing and acknowledgements
• Coordinate with team leadership, writer, and operations to execute major donor mailings
• Assist in technical aspects of donor briefings/conference calls
• Assist in the production of reports as a part of donor stewardship for the major gifts team
• Other Development responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Health: The Center provides a comprehensive health insurance plan with no in-network deductible and best-in-class reproductive healthcare coverage, including infertility . The Center also offers Dental and Vision coverage.
• Well-being: The Center offers resources to help prevent and recover from burnout through different programs that enable mental, physical, and community well-being. The Center provides generous leave, including paid parental leave, personal days, vacation, and sick leave. We are closed the last week of December to allow staff to spend winter holiday time with their loved ones.
• Investment: After the first year of employment, the Center will contribute 7.5% of your annual salary to a 401(k) (applicable only in US and Kenya).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level