Development Associate

Development Associate

Job Description

Position closes December 4, 2024

All applications will be reviewed and candidates who will be invited to interview will be informed by December 6, 2024.

We ask that you answer the 4 questions on the application to be considered for the position.

JOIN is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness to transition into permanent housing. We envision a community where homelessness is brief and rare.

JOIN is committed to equity and inclusion, ensuring access, experience, and outcomes are equitable for all, regardless of identity. We actively work to dismantle white supremacy culture and pursue anti-racist strategies across all levels of our organization.

Position Overview:

The Development Associate is a collaborative self-starter who supports JOIN’s development efforts with a focus on poverty and homelessness. This role is integral to the Development Team and assists the Development Director in executing JOIN’s fundraising and communication strategies.

Union Represented:

Yes

Compensation:

Salary: $25/hour

Full Time non-exempt position with option for 100% paid employer paid Health Benefits (medical & dental benefits for employee and all dependents), employer paid Long and Short term disability benefit, employer paid $50,000 life insurance, EAP, Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, unmatched 403(b), holiday pay, 160 hours PTO, 10 paid holidays plus paid winter break shutdown, 8 hours/month paid community involvement opportunity, paid bereavement leave, paid trauma leave, and an 8 week paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Donor Management: Maintain donor database, conduct analysis, and generate reports.
• Correspondence: Draft and send acknowledgements, pledge reminders, and tax letters.
• Foundation Support: Research, edit, and assemble materials for foundation proposals.
• Event Support: Assist in planning major events, including procurement for raffle and auction items, house parties, and family nights.
• Donor Cultivation: Assist in identifying and cultivating individual and corporate donors.
• Financial Duties: Process remote deposits, enter into DonorPerfect, and manage gift card distribution.
• Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, onboard and manage volunteers for the Day Space and events.
• Storytelling and Social Media: Collect and share stories through written materials and social platforms, coordinate and draft monthly newsletter.
• Outreach: Coordinate and support outreach efforts, including tabling at community events and coordinating volunteers.
• Website Maintenance: Update JOIN’s website with relevant content, including job postings.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and stay organized.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and JOIN’s anti-racist mission.
• Nonprofit development experience, preferably in social services and/or homeless services.

Technical Proficiency

• Microsoft Office Suite, Google Office Suite, Canva, donor management software experience required.
• Social media and website management experience, required.
• Bulk mail experience is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster an inclusive environment
• Commitment to social justice and equity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JOIN values the strengths that a diverse workforce offers and is committed to honoring the dignity of every individual.

JOIN has an organizational commitment to equity and inclusion, and to ensure that programs and staff culture are equitable in both access, experience, and outcomes regardless of race, ethnicity, faith, culture, language, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation or family status.

On behalf of the board, staff, and people we serve at JOIN, thank you for your interest in supporting our mission.