Summary
The Development Associate (Associate) supports the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Advancement Team in fundraising, primarily through gift and data entry, producing acknowledgment letters, and preparing correspondence. They also provide general administrative support related to individual and institutional donors/prospects and may work directly with individual and institutional donors in an administrative capacity. The Associate will work to fulfill our objective of operational excellence in donor stewardship as described in the organization’s strategic plan.
Representative goals of this position include:
A typical week might include:
The Associate reports to the Vice President of Development.
Responsibilities
Additional Duties
As assigned or needed, for example, administrative support on research, purchases, vendor management, etc.
Work Relationships
The Development Associate will work closely with the Development Team, the Data Manager (on the Operations team) the broader Advancement Team, the Operations Team, and the Executive Assistant.
Supervisor Responsibilities
None
Physical Demands/Work Environment
A hybrid environment with at least 1x day in the office per week. No physical demands.
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Knowledge/Skills
Summary
The Development Associate (Associate) supports the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Advancement Team in fundraising, primarily through gift and data entry, producing acknowledgment letters, and preparing correspondence. They also provide general administrative support related to individual and institutional donors/prospects and may work directly with individual and institutional donors in an administrative capacity. The Associate will work to fulfill our objective of operational excellence in donor stewardship as described in the organization’s strategic plan.
Representative goals of this position include:
Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, references, and writing or work sample that demonstrates relevant qualifications to hr@greatlakes.org. Include the job title in the subject line.
Applications will be accepted until (Date) or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier. Materials should be compatible with Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat. Applicants will receive confirmation of receipt of their materials, further guidance, and updates about the hiring process by e-mail, with interviews provided for finalists. No phone inquiries, please.
Our Vision and Approach
The Alliance envisions a thriving Great Lakes and healthy water that all life can rely on, today and far into the future. We aspire to be a voice for the lakes, and to support the voices of the communities that depend on the lakes and their waters.
Our mission is to protect, conserve and restore the Great Lakes ensuring healthy water in the lakes and in our communities for all generations of people and wildlife.
About the Alliance for the Great Lakes
The Alliance for the Great Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The search process will reinforce the Alliance’s belief that achieving diversity requires an enduring commitment to inclusion that must find full expression in our organizational culture, values, norms, and behaviors.
Our vision is a thriving Great Lakes and healthy water that all life can rely on, today and far into the future. We aspire to be a voice for the lakes, and to support the voices of the communities that depend on the lakes and their waters.
The mission of the Alliance for the Great Lakes is to protect, conserve and restore the Great Lakes ensuring healthy water in the lakes and in our communities for all generations of people and wildlife. We advance our mission as advocates for policies that support the lakes and communities, by building the research, analysis and partnerships that motivate action, and by educating and uniting people as a voice for the Great Lakes.
To achieve our vision and mission, everyone in our organization will live our values of Community, Relationships, Courage, Integrity and Optimism, and weave the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion into all our work. Each value and principle is backed by measurable goals and expectations for our Board of Directors and staff.
For more information about the Alliance’s programs and work, please visit us online at www.greatlakes.org.
Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, references, and writing or work sample that demonstrates relevant qualifications to hr@greatlakes.org. Include the job title in the subject…