Just A Start is a community development corporation dedicated to promoting equity by creating access to stable housing and building pathways to economic opportunity. We build and preserve affordable housing, offer education and workforce training, and provide housing resources and services to low-to moderate-income people in Cambridge and nearby communities.

By securing public and private resources, building partnerships, and raising Just A Start’s profile, the Resource Development team is instrumental to the organization’s impact and planned expansion. We seek an energetic, creative, and mission-oriented professional to join this important team. Working collaboratively with the Director of Philanthropy, Communications Manager, and Philanthropy Manager, The Philanthropy Associate will support fundraising activities and promote Just A Start’s visibility and relationships through database management, special events, and social media. This role is ideal for someone in the earlier stages of their career who is looking to gain experience in a wide range of development-related activities and grow within the organization and the development field.

Responsibilities

Database management and gift processing: Manage Just A Start’s Salesforce donor database related to gift processing, prospect entries, and report generation. Develop and implement operating procedures to ensure data consistency and quality.

Special Events: Plan and implement special events including online and in-person events such as funder convenings, house parties, groundbreaking, ribbon cuttings, and donor cultivation events.

Communications: Collaborate with Communications Manager to develop content for robust social media presence, monthly newsletter, and website updates.

Operation: Carryout administrative tasks such as invoice and payment processing and recordkeeping, organizing and maintaining department filing system, and coordinating mailings.

Education And Skills

One to two years of fundraising or related experience required, with relevant and transferrable skills such as customer relations and project management.

Strong organizational, and written and oral communication skills.
Basic graphic design and desktop publishing skills preferred.
Creative, attention to detail, and goal driven.
Technology Skills: proficient with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Experience in CRM, Salesforce preferred.
Ability to work within and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture.

Work Requirements

This is a 37.5-hour per week hybrid remote/in-the-office position and is entitled to full employee benefits including health, dental and retirement.

All employees and long-term consultants are required to be fully vaccinated and follow the organization's established protocols regarding COVID.

Salary And Benefits

The starting annual salary range is $54,000-58,000. In addition to a competitive salary, Just A Start offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, 20 Paid Time Off days in the first year, 13 paid holidays, 1 day of volunteer time off, employee assistance program and a 401k savings plan with a 3% employer contribution after 6 months of employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: The employee must have sufficient mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required include ability to read printed materials and a computer screen, close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office conditions and classrooms. The noise level in the work environment is moderate and can occasionally be loud.

About Just a Start

Just A Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our staff represents a wide range of ages, races, interests, and backgrounds coming together in pursuit of common goals. We value diversity and work together to create an inclusive culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive and belong. Applications from women and people of color are strongly encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applications require a cover letter and resume.

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