Development Associate

Organization: Democracy North Carolina
Position: Development Associate
Location: Morrisville, NC
Hiring Range: $52,500-$57,000
Priority Deadline: January 26, 2024

Organization Overview

Democracy North Carolina (Democracy NC) works to strengthen democratic structures, build power in disenfranchised communities, and inspire confidence in a transformed political process that works for all. Through grassroots organizing, policy advocacy and research, and strategic communications, the organization aims to protect and advance voting access, ensure fair representation, and increase the participation of those historically underrepresented in the political process, especially people of color.

Position Overview

The Development Associate provides support to meet annual fundraising goals. The position combines donor communications, fundraising appeals, and project coordination to implement the annual development strategy. The position involves administrative work, fundraising activity, and database management. Additionally, the Development Associate is directly involved in special events logistics and project implementation. The position reports to the Development Manager and is based in the organization’s Morrisville headquarters. Currently, our staff is operating in hybrid mode with a requirement of a minimum two (2) days/week in the office.

Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Reporting
● Serve as in-house donor database expert, develop consistent systems, and share responsibility with other organizational teams for fundraising content and outputs; troubleshoot technical questions.
● Maintain accurate donor records, updating individual records, contact preferences, new addresses, and other details, as well as ensuring all staff correspondences with donors are recorded.
● Routinely and accurately enter gifts that come through direct mail, DAFs, grants, and other giving portals (ActBlue, Benevity, etc); coordinate with the Accounting Manager to reconcile weekly and monthly revenue.
● Prepare lists and reports in the database for donor segmentation to be used in future campaigns.
● Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual fundraising reports for board meetings and staff, and list analysis.
● Maintain filing systems and the organization of the Development Team’s Google Drive.

Donor Communications & Digital Fundraising
● Prepare gift acknowledgments and donor letters for mailing.
● Communicate with donors regarding their donations and general inquiries.
● Facilitate campaigns under the direction of the Development Director; draft appeal letters.
● Collaborate with the Communications team and mail house to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of mail and email campaigns.

Special Events & Projects
● Assist with post-event follow up including reporting on revenue, donor engagement, and new donor acquisition; providing support for donor engagement activities, mailings, and new donor stewardship.
● Research new fundraising capabilities to grow the Democracy NC Giving Society and giving programs.
● Assist the Development department with other tasks as needed and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

● Minimum 2 years of nonprofit fundraising or related experience
● Minimum 1 year of experience administering a database or CRM (EveryAction, Salsa, Donorperfect, etc)
● Experience communicating with diverse stakeholders in a variety of formats (written, email, face-to-face); has stewarded respectful relationships with donors of a variety of backgrounds
● Competency in data management, Microsoft and Google Suites, and social media channels
● Experience developing strong, respectful relationships with co-workers, especially when it comes to learning about the organization’s programmatic work

Skills & Attributes

● Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with high-level of attention to detail
● Ability to self-motivate, work with both close direction and independently, function well as a team member, and know when to seek guidance or get help
● Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect rules, policies, and practices
● Ability to communicate effectively about the organization’s mission, vision, priorities, and issues
● Ability to travel and work some evenings and weekends
● Commitment to Democracy NC’s mission and values, including race and gender equity in the workplace; ability and willingness to work with diverse groups, including low-income North Carolinians, people of color, and residents of varying political ideologies; in both rural and urban environments

Salary & Benefits

● Hiring range: $52,000 - $57,000 based on prior experience
● Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employee premium coverage and 50% premium coverage for domestic partner/spouse and/or children
● Health Reimbursement Arrangement for out-of-pocket medical expenses up to 76% for employees and 38% for covered family members
● Free telehealth for all employees and family members
● Employer-provided life insurance and ADD
● 9 paid holidays 1-week office closure at the end of the year, and 30 days paid time off per year
● 403(b) retirement option with employer contribution
● Individual and team professional development opportunities
● Casual, flexible work environment with a commitment to employee wellbeing and work/life balance, operating as a hybrid in-person/remote.
● For specific questions about Democracy NC’s benefits, please contact Hannah James (HR Manager) at hannahj@democracync.org

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@democracync.org, addressed to Shannon Heck with the subject line “Development Associate - YOUR NAME.” In your cover letter, please include an overview of your professional background, your interest in the role, and how you first learned about the position.

Hiring Process

● Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of January 26, 2024. The role will remain open until filled.
● Applicants whose skills and qualifications most closely match the needs of this role will be invited to participate in up to two panel interviews with Democracy NC staff in late January / early February.
● Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of reference and background checks. Only prior convictions that risk the safety of our staff or the security of the organization will be considered disqualifying.

Democracy North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity through ongoing learning, discussion, investment in training, and continual recommitment to our core values. Our organization considers applicants equally of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ability, marital status, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or prior record of arrest or conviction. We seek a workplace that reflects and embraces the full range of the nation and state’s diversity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,500.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Sabbatical
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Please note, resumes submitted via Indeed will not be reviewed. Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@democracync.org for consideration. Thank you!

Ability to Relocate:

• Morrisville, NC 27560: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Morrisville, NC 27560

Salary : $52,500 - $57,000