Job description

Donor Development Associate

We’re expanding our development team and aim to hire four regional development associates. We’re looking for highly qualified, driven and passionate candidates to spearhead fundraising efforts for our environmental and public interest programs. You will fundraise and build support for some of our country’s most pressing issues – tackling climate change, moving beyond single-use plastics, banning bee-killing pesticides, and more.

As a Donor Development Associate you’ll be part of a team that is building people power by deepening the financial and political support of our members. Our Donor Associates are responsible for developing a plan and outreach strategy to broaden the base of support for many of our partner groups including Environment America and PIRG.
Representative Responsibilities
Fundraising

Implement a monthly strategy of writing, calling and holding one-on-one meetings with current members and prospective donors to ask them to deepen their financial support.
Identify house party hosts, and in some cases, plan and implement events.
Meet specific weekly and monthly fundraising performance benchmarks related to annual organizational fundraising goals, typically visiting with about 40 members per month.
Follow up on outstanding pledges.

Cultivation

Keep in touch with donors throughout the year, creating and sending at least six personalized updates.
Engage donors in program and organizational work, such as events or campaign actions.
Develop and implement customized cultivation strategies for top donors.

Membership Development

Work with program staff to craft compelling campaign stories.
Relay the feedback of members you meet with back to program staff.

Administration

Implement daily, weekly and monthly systems for tracking income and expenses.
Implement required legal disclosures.
Maintain excellent notes on all contacts with and information about members and donors.

Training
Donor Development Associates participate in an intensive, paid training program for the first week of the job, which is immediately followed by the first 1-month fundraising cycle. All associates take part in additional state, regional and national trainings and meetings throughout the year. There are opportunities for travel and advancement.
Qualifications
We are looking for smart and motivated candidates who believe in and love fundraising and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidates must demonstrate a track record of being able to effectively work independently. Previous fundraising experience required.
Compensation & Benefits
The starting compensation range is $30,000-$39,000 and depends on location, relevant experience, education, and fundraising performance. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, needs-based student loan assistance, commuter benefit program, sick pay (60-80 hours/year depending on location), and 80 hours (2 weeks) of accrued vacation. Full time employees who remain beyond a year will receive additional vacation (15 days accrue in year 2, and 20 days accrue in year 3 and thereafter) and be eligible for a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave and long-term disability insurance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement. 
Location
Portland, OR; New Brunswick, NJ; Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA; and more.
To Apply
Apply online here: https://workforprogress.org/the-fund/?id=428 

Fund for the Public Interest is guided by our vision of a better world, a strategic approach to social change, and our core values. Visit https://fundforthepublicinterest.org/core-values.html for things you should know about our organization when you apply.

Why work with the Fund? Check out 10 reasons: https://fundforthepublicinterest.org/cd-about.html 

Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer. 

We take COVID-19 safety very seriously. Employees must follow our COVID safety protocols and be fully vaccinated and boostered. Accommodations are provided to the extent required by law.

Location

Details

Employer
Fund for the Public Interest

Job category
Fundraising

Employment type
Full Time

Experience
0+ years

Compensation
$30,000 – $39,000

Start date

Apply by June 1, 2023