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Development Associate
Development Department
Union of Concerned Scientists
Remote/Hybrid
Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
Our organization
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent nonprofit that puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future. We envision a peaceful, healthy, and just world where science serves people and the planet by guiding policy decisions, reducing risks, and improving lives.
For over five decades, we have been working as scientists, engineers, economists, advocates, and everyday people to create and advocate for innovative, practical solutions to some of our planets most pressing problemsfrom combating global warming and developing sustainable ways to feed, power, and transport ourselves, to fighting misinformation, advancing racial equity, and reducing the threat of nuclear war. Values informing our work include:
- Science in the service of people and the planet.
- Justice and Equity for people of all races and incomesnow, and for future generations.
- Courage to take principled, science-based stands in the public arena.
- Integrity to always examine evidence critically, openly, and honestly.
- Democracy to promote a voice for all in government decisions.
- Action inspiring and mobilizing people to build a healthier, safer, and more just world.
UCSs Major Giving and Planned Giving Programs
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is seeking a Development Associate to be part of a thirty-person development team responsible for raising the organizations entire budgetnearly $60 million each year. This individual will join the eight-person Major Gifts team, which raises $10 million annually, and support a four-person Planned Giving team, which raises more than $5 million annually. Reporting to the Associate Director of Major Gifts Operations and working collaboratively with the Major Gifts and Planned Giving teams and other Development colleagues, the Associate will provide essential support to the teams to meet our fundraising goals. This position will spend approximately 75% of their time on Major Gifts tasks and 25% on Planned Giving tasks.
The ideal candidate will have at least one year of administrative experience, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams and manage competing requests.
The Position
Responsibilities
- Maintain the accuracy of donor records in Raisers Edge database through data entry and hygiene. Responsible for regular activity reporting to officers.
- Help coordinate internal briefings and travel arrangements for external donor meetings, trips, events, and general team administration, including notetaking at donor briefings and organizing items for follow-up.
- Communicate with Development Data Operations and officers to approve acknowledgment of major gifts for acknowledgment and maintain gift documents in donor files.
- Manage incoming donor communications and gift reports for follow-up by gift officers.
- Maintain a calendar of funder deadlines. Collaborate with officers to complete funder proposals and reports, including sourcing content, editing drafts, compiling requested appendices, and formatting budgets and expense reports.
- Coordinate with the Presidents office to schedule donor meeting holds and maintain a system for assigning and tracking executive outreach to donors.
- Assist in the execution of twice-yearly appeals by providing lists, merging and editing documents, and assigning reviews to officers. Assist with other mailings as needed.
- Other administrative tasks as needed.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
At least one year of administrative experience is preferred, and proficiency with Excel is highly desired. Basic project management skills, database experience, and a working knowledge of development practices are a plus. Must be attentive to detail and manage competing priorities from multiple team members in a deadline-driven environment. The position requires independent management and prioritization of many detailed tasks, an ability to ask questions, and a willingness to learn. An ability to engage in discussion around diversity, equity, and inclusion and a commitment to advancing these issues at UCS is also highly valued. Must be able to handle, safeguard, respect, and maintain confidential data.
May spend extended periods at a computer. Some travel to the Cambridge office may be necessary for tasks like mailings, up to ten days a year. Up to five days per year of travel may be required for team retreats.
UCS is an equal-opportunity employer actively seeking to diversify its staff. Were dedicated to broadening opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy. Were also committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe the inclusion of culturally diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and environmental outcomes for all, including historically disenfranchised communities.
Benefits
Details:
This is a full-time, hybrid/remote position based near UCSs Cambridge, MA office. For those who meet all position requirements, the salary range is $53,781 to $60,500. UCS offers excellent benefits and a rewarding work environment.
Information about the organization is available at (link removed)(link removed)
Comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees when appropriate.
More about the team:
Our team is made up of a dedicated group of researchers, scientists, communicators, campaigners, and advocates from wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and a collaborative and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. We continually strive to create an environment that is a welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, parents, empty-nesters, and people with a wide variety of interests and backgrounds.
To Apply:
We know there are great candidates who wont check all these boxes, and we also know you might bring important skills that we havent considered. If thats you, dont hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. Please upload a cover letter and resume. In the cover letter, please confirm that the listed salary meets your expectations. Upload materials in Word or PDF format only. No phone calls, please.
This position is in the bargaining unit(link removed)> Covid Mandate for New Hires:
For in-office roles, UCS employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees are considered fully vaccinated as defined by the CDC. All new hires who will be reporting to an office location must provide notice of their vaccination status and vaccination documentation, on or before their first day of work. For all others, UCS strongly encourages full vaccinations among its employees, up to and including booster shots, even if working remotely.
All new employees must comply with the mandatory vaccination requirements outlined in UCS policies as soon as practicable. The Union of Concerned Scientists will notify candidates for employment of the requirements of this policy before the start of employment.
Deadline: Until filled.
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