Location: SF Bay Area (Remote)
Reports to: Executive Director
Hours: 20 hours/week
Compensation: $22-30/hour
Company Description
The Giving Exchange is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged people worldwide, focusing on creating self-sustainable programs with a lasting impact. 100% of every donation goes directly to those in need, empowering them to build better futures for themselves, their families, and their communities. We value honesty, transparency, and collaboration. Our strong board and dedicated staff work together to improve the lives of women, children, and communities in East Africa (mostly Kenya and Uganda today).
Role Description
This is a part-time hybrid role for a Development Associate located in Walnut Creek, CA, with the option for some remote work. The Development Associate will lead efforts in management, planning, campaigns, and communications. The Development Associate will manage various fundraising and marketing initiatives, coordinate projects, and support the ED and Board of Directors, fostering strong communication with stakeholders to support the organization's mission. With room for growth, flexibility, and innovation, this role has the potential to evolve into something larger over time.
Primary Responsibilities - Short-term Goals (First 6 Months):
- Donations & Acknowledgements: Respond to each donation with a letter, email, or phone call within 48 hours. Manage the donations webpage, and provide year-end donation summaries in early January.
- Set specific fundraising targets: Set fundraising targets for campaigns such as a Fall Campaign, GivingTuesday, Holiday Campaign, etc. For example, aim to raise $10,000 through the GivingTuesday campaign in December.
- Rebuild/Expand Donor Base: aim to steward major donors (example: define donation amount for “major donor” status and double the number of “major donors” either by increasing annual donation amounts or cultivate new donors) and solicit recurring donors (example: increase number of recurring donors by 100%, from 25 to 50) through targeted campaigns and outreach efforts.
- Attend Bay Area partnership and donor meetings: to grow and cultivate long-term partnerships with individuals and businesses.
- Help diversify fundraising and income streams: with grant research and applications, business research and outreach, foundation outreach and networking.
- Manage Social Media and Grow Engagement: Oversee and update social media platforms with at least two posts per week, with a priority on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Increase social media engagement metrics such as follows, likes, shares, and comments by 50% within the six months.
- Oversee and update website: Ensure the website is updated with status updates as necessary, at least quarterly. The websites is hosted on Squarespace.
- Project Coordination: Conduct monthly check-ins with the team in East Africa, provide status updates, and report to the founder, board, and donors as appropriate.
- Enhance communication with donors: Utilize the CRM to send monthly e-mail newsletter blasts with status updates. Measure success by the percentage of donors who open or engage with these communications or provide feedback.
- Support Board Meetings: Manage logistics, including invites, scheduling, meeting links, and preparing financial and status reports.
- Support Live Fundraising Events: Assist in organizing and executing any live fundraising events. Aim to increase attendance and funds raised compared to previous years.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Passionate about international development and improving lives globally.
- Very proactive and self-motivated, able to manage time effectively.
- Experience in development associate roles and project management.
- Comfortable making donation requests/asks.
- Skilled communicator with strong writing abilities.
- A connection to Africa is a plus.
- Caring, compassionate, and culturally sensitive.
- Previous experience in nonprofit fundraising is preferred but not essential; we welcome passionate and eager learners.
Tools and Software:
- Network for Good (CRM & E-mail Marketing)
- Squarespace (Website)
- Social media platforms (especially Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Box.com & GoogleDrive (file sharing/archiving)
- Trello & Monday.com (project management)
Work Environment:
- Independent contractor remote position with occasional travel (1-4 times per year) to the SF Bay Area and/or Africa. No benefits. Applicants must be living in Northern California.
Application Process:
- Submit a resume and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this opportunity.
- Email your application to info@thegivingexchange.net with the subject line “*JOB APP* – your name” (e.g., *JOB APP* – Curious George).
