Philanthropy Associate
About The Position
The Philanthropy Associate role is a unique opportunity for a professional interested in non-profit fundraising and journalism. Their core responsibilities will include: Gift Processing: Process and enter gifts for mail and web donations accurately and efficiently, including the timely preparation of acknowledgement letters. Maintain accurate donor listings on theguardian.org’s website. Database management and data analysis: Enter and maintain donor data to ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting; pull regular reports for philanthropy staff and maintain dashboards to ensure effective donor management. Donor Correspondence: Respond to donor inquiries for the Philanthropy inbox, and support other donor correspondence and/or mailings, including support with fundraising campaign materials (list preparation, mailing production, etc). Prospect Research: Support the research and qualification process for individual donors to theguardian.org. Events & Travel Support: Support logistics for any events for theguardian.org (such as reservations, catering, and tracking RSVPs), and support travel logistics and expenses for Philanthropy staff. Assist with meeting scheduling and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- You have at least 1-2 years of previous work experience, ideally in a non-profit or in non-profit fundraising.
- You have excellent computer skills (Google Workspace and Microsoft Office) and experience with databases of some kind.
- You have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- You have impeccable attention to detail, with the ability to manage sensitive information with respect and integrity.
- You have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse audiences internally and externally.
Responsibilities
- Gift Processing: Process and enter gifts for mail and web donations accurately and efficiently, including the timely preparation of acknowledgement letters. Maintain accurate donor listings on theguardian.org’s website.
- Database management and data analysis: Enter and maintain donor data to ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting; pull regular reports for philanthropy staff and maintain dashboards to ensure effective donor management.
- Donor Correspondence: Respond to donor inquiries for the Philanthropy inbox, and support other donor correspondence and/or mailings, including support with fundraising campaign materials (list preparation, mailing production, etc).
- Prospect Research: Support the research and qualification process for individual donors to theguardian.org.
- Events & Travel Support: Support logistics for any events for theguardian.org (such as reservations, catering, and tracking RSVPs), and support travel logistics and expenses for Philanthropy staff.
- Assist with meeting scheduling and other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 20 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays and 2 personal days
- Unlimited sick time
- Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members (Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)
- 401(k) Match
- Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
- Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
- Generous parental leave with 100% pay
- Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
