LOCATION: Upstate Forever Greenville or Spartanburg office (hybrid-remote schedule)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Development Associate will assist in achieving Upstate Forever’s vision and goals for the Upstate and related strategies and initiatives associated with development. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Community Relations and Development, this position handles administrative tasks associated with development operations, including being the point person on programs and events. This position is being listed at full-time, however, part-time work (at least 30 hours per week) will be considered on a pro-rated basis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the administrative duties related to soliciting and acknowledging all donations; prepares renewal letters for review and mailing.
- Point person in planning, organizing and conducting special fundraising events (including the ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon, Wyche Society events, and the Annual Meeting).
- Coordinates field trips for members targeted for twice annually.
- Assists with the maintenance, retention and recruitment of members by assuring accurate membership records utilizing the donor database.
- Engages in research projects designed to help expand the base of support and secure new supporters, working with the assistant director.
- Works with the Assistant Director, and other UF staff to ensure that details of board meetings and other board functions are handled effectively. This includes meeting coordination as well as administrative tasks (taking minutes, etc.).
- Proposes and assists in implementing strategies to acquire new members and to increase the levels of support provided by existing members.
- Assists UF programs in their events and logistics as needed.
- Performs such additional other work as may be assigned.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- $48,000 starting salary – negotiable depending on experience.
- Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off/paid holidays, paid sick time, and a 401K with employer contribution.
- Flexible workplace and scheduling (in accordance with company policy – the normal expectation is that staff are available during the standard workday for meetings and responses to time-sensitive requests).
The full job description is available HERE.
