Development Associate
Reports to: Director of Philanthropy
Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 on a full time basis
Perks & Benefits: Allowance for health benefits, generous PTO, and highly flexible work schedule
Time Commitment: Full-time, with occasional evening meetings with our India colleagues may be required throughout the year.
Location: Seattle-based. We are a hybrid office with access to any WeWork office.'
Expected Start Date: Immediate
Summary:
As Upaya’s Development Associate you will be the organizational glue that keeps our US team together and shows a friendly face to our donors. You’ll love this job if you are detail and data-oriented, love customer service, and are committed to ending global poverty.
Key Responsibilities:
Donor Operations
Processing gifts through Salesforce, thanking donors promptly, maintaining weekly reconciliation with our accounting team
Salesforce analysis, helping to prioritize fundraising activities
Researching individual and institutional donors
Drafting grant reports
Running errands locally, as needed, like periodically collecting mail or accessing items from our storage unit
Project managing our annual gala and supporting volunteer efforts
Organization Support
Support the Director of Philanthropy in scheduling and preparing for major donor meetings, conferences, and donor calls.
Participating in an all-team meeting where you hear about the newest partner entrepreneur and how they are generating jobs for people in extreme poverty.
Qualifications:
Some development experience is a plus, even on a volunteer basis
Comfort with technology (Google docs, social media, productivity tools, Salesforce a plus); demonstrated ability and interest in data analysis
Proven ability to be self-directed, track details, and know when to ask questions
Experience with international development a plus
Comfort with rolling up your sleeves to get things done, using technology to make life easier, and thinking outside the box.
How to Apply:
Submit a one-page cover letter stating your interest/passion to work for Upaya and how you would be a good fit for the role, along with your resume to hr@upayasv.org. Please include “Development Associate” in the subject line. This position is open until filled.
About Upaya Social Ventures:
Upaya Social Ventures is a nonprofit organization building an inclusive economy by providing investment and support to early-stage businesses creating dignified jobs for people living in the most extreme poverty.
Upaya’s award-winning, impact-first model seeks out and supports oft-overlooked companies creating work that is safe, stable, inclusive, and rewarding — generating a transformative impact on families, communities, and economies.
Since its founding in 2011, Upaya’s portfolio companies have created over 42,000 dignified jobs across India.
