Job details
Salary up to $58,000 a year job type full-time
Full job description
The position
Rainforest action network is seeking a development assistant to join our development team in leading the organization`s fundraising efforts aiming at providing organizational stability allowing us to stay true to our commitment to fight climate change, end deforestation, and advocate for human rightsThe development assistant will play a critical role in supporting ran`s special events and interfacing with donors that want to learn more about ran`s work.
This role supports the development team`s fundraising and event activities including data entry, event logistics, prospect and donor research, drafting correspondence, meeting coordination and general administrative supportThis position will report to the individual giving director.
About ran
For more than 30 years, rainforest action network (ran) has campaigned to preserve forests, protect the climate and uphold human rights by challenging corporate power and systemic injustice through research, education, partnerships, non-violent direct action, grassroots organizing, strategic campaigns and communicationsWe are committed to working with indigenous and frontline communities directly impacted by profit-driven systems of injusticeIn partnership with allies from around the world, ran challenges corporations to stop destructive operations, respect human rights, and adopt policies that reduce their contributions to climate changeRan is committed to doing what is necessary, not only what is considered politically feasible.
Responsibilities
Development support
Monitor and respond to donor requests received via email and phone (solicitation changes, sustainer updates, donor info updates, etc) and field high level questions (programmatic, system issues)Develop standards for responses in coordination with the editorial team.
Support in project managing and coordinating special projects including mailing campaigns, thank-a-thons, donor gatherings, etc.
Working with internal and external contributors, coordinate annual filings for state registration and donor transparency groups (guidestar, bbb wise giving).
Update donor records with any changes or outbound communications and track donor stewardship efforts in the database and provide additional data entry support as needed.
Coordinate quarterly updates to donor pages on the organization website.
Coordinate team meetings and retreats, including agenda development and assigning roles.
Support gift acknowledgement process.
Order and maintain supplies as needed.
Special events
Support the design and execution of all development fundraising events, both virtual and in person (as covid allows).
Manage event production and logistics for our annual fundraiser, revelActivities include managing auction(s), developing donor and sponsorship communications, working with the digital team to develop marketing and promotions, and tracking (attendance, budget, follow-up activities).
Oversee logistics leading up to the events, working cross-functionally with development, communications, executive and digital teams and managing day-of event logistics.
Lead efforts to secure in-kind donations and support event sponsorship requests.
Coordinate outreach and info-sharing on staff support roles as needed.
Create sponsor, in-kind donations and ticket sales reports and updates for stakeholders.
Evaluate events with collective feedback from attendees, board and staff.
Qualifications
Ample experience providing administrative support, research and data support in a non-profit environment
Experience using microsoft office and google workspace; previous experience with raiser`s edge or similar donor database strongly preferred
Interest in ran`s mission, environmental issues, human rights and racial justice
Skills
Team player with exceptional interpersonal skills
Strong time and project management skills; ability to prioritize projects and tasks, and assess and deploy resources
Self-starter, motivated, and able to take initiative in all situations; ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and inclusive environment
Racial justice
Ran strives to integrate values of equity and fairness into our work, which includes bringing an intentional racial justice analysis to our programmatic work and organizational structureWe are seeking candidates who have a commitment to engage in this ongoing process and work with us to create a just and inclusive work environment and worldRan provides all people with equal employment and volunteer opportunities while also staying committed to providing accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilitiesWe encourage applicants of color to apply for this position.
Compensation
This is a full-time, remote position, can be based anywhere, working times are primarily pacific time zone, and the salary is adjusted to the geographical location of the staff memberTarget salary range is up to $58k/year based on san francisco, caThe following are illustrative examples:
Sf bay area: $54,500 - $58,000; new york city $51,000 - $56,500; denver, co$47,000 - $51,000
To apply
Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter that answers the following questions:
What about the work we are doing at ran makes you want to join our team?
What experiences do you bring that will help you be successful in this role?
