Families USA, a leading national voice for health care consumers, is dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all. We advance our mission through public policy analysis, advocacy, and collaboration with partners to promote a patient- and community-centered health system.
We are hiring a Senior Development Associate to work closely with the Senior Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships, the Development Assistant, the Grant Manager and top health policy experts to build a comprehensive, high-performing development program. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing fundraising team at one of the country’s leading advocacy organizations.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Senior Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships, Communications, Field, and Digital staff to manage a new annual giving program that will raise donations from individuals in small amounts through direct mail and digital outreach.
- Plan, implement and integrate cultivation and stewardship strategies to grow and sustain the annual giving program.
- In collaboration with Communications staff, optimize the website for donations and develop and execute creative new online and social media fundraising campaigns.
- Conduct research on individual donor prospects and/or manage research by interns and other staff.
- Manage the database of individual prospects and track them throughout the donor lifecycle.
- Prepare donor contact reports, correspondence and additional written materials.
- Draft and copy edit correspondence with donors and prospects, including outreach and thank you letters and grant reports in collaboration with program and finance department staff.
- Prepare components of grant proposals such as budgets and background documents and drafting concept papers and other proposal documents.
- Manage the logistics of donor cultivation events such as small group dinners and presentations across the country.
- Oversee the proper acknowledgment of all charitable donations and ensures efficient and effective stewardship of all donors.
- Some management of the Development Assistant and intern.
An ideal applicant would possess these qualifications
- A passion for social justice and for the mission of Families USA.
- Strong writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills.
- A versatile skill set and a willingness to play many roles and learn new skills.
- An ability to maintain a diplomatic, professional and mature manner with colleagues, prospects and donors.
- The ability to work individually, as well as part of a team.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, motivated office environment.
- Strong self-motivation and an attention to detail
- 3-5 years of relevant professional experience
- A bachelor’s degree; graduate degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and Salesforce.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume by email to car...@familiesusa.org and include “Senior Development Associate” in the subject line. The salary will be commensurate with experience. Families USA offers a generous benefits package, including excellent health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance benefits, and generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday schedules. Families USA is an equal opportunity employer.