Southeast Asian Development Center
Development Associate
Southeast Asian Development Center, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
The Development Associate will:
Research grants, write and submit grant proposals and reports.
Work closely with the Executive Director to serve as the critical link to donors, funders, and the general community in support of SEADC’s mission.
Description
About SEADC: Southeast Asian Development Center's (SEADC) mission is to foster a healthy, thriving, and self-sufficient Southeast Asian American community. Founded in 1977 in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, SEADC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to lifting children, youth, and families from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam out of poverty. Our services are structured around providing low-income and vulnerable Southeast Asian Americans with basic needs and skills critical to building successful futures. We provide jobs, academic support, language services, health and wellness, promote cultural resiliency, and provide social guidance. Learn more about us at:
https://seadcenter.org Position Title:
Development Associate Compensation:
$30.77-33.30 per hour DOE, Nonexempt; Full time, expected hours of work 37.5 hours per week Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, and AD&D; 401k employer match; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Commuter benefits; Paid holiday, vacation, and sick days; Professional development training Location:
166 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Reports to:
Executive Director Start Date:
ASAP Responsibilities
Grant Research and Writing (40%) Research potential funders and build relationships with existing and past funders. Draft grant proposals, including narratives, applications, and budget; compile supporting materials and coordinate grant submissions. Draft and submit reports to foundations and corporate funders. Perform other writing and editing tasks as needed to support SEADC’s fund development plan. Special Events (30%) Assist Executive Director with planning, tracking revenue and expenses, and developing event programming and strategies to meet fundraising goals. Collaborate with Accountant in developing project budgets. Draft sponsorship and in-kind donation packages for annual gala event. Coordinate sponsorship outreach and billing in partnership with Accountant. Work with production team to ensure smooth day-of event operations. Assist Senior Leadership, Human Resources, and external Consultant with coordinating volunteer and staff assignments for the day-of event and in the lead-up to the event. Serve as initial point of contact for special event-related communications. Collaborate with marketing vendors and contractors to develop collateral, email, social media, website updates, and other event marketing efforts. Individual Donor Cultivation and Solicitation (30%) Assist with annual end-of-the-calendar year (Q2-FY) fundraising campaign via social media and website, including drafting the campaign narrative; collaborate with marketing contractor(s) for campaign dissemination. Collaborate with Executive Director and the Board of Directors to produce an annual SEADC donor appreciation event. Assist in updating individual donor contacts and giving on Salesforce. Assist with drafting compelling e-blasts and social media stories. Write and send monthly donor acknowledgment letters as needed. Administration (10%) Use Salesforce to track current and prospective funders, ensuring SEADC has up-to-date data for reporting and other administrative needs. Monitor the progress of submitted proposals. Coordinate and occasionally participate in funder meetings and conversations as an ambassador for SEADC’s mission. Prepare materials for meetings with existing and prospective donors and funders. Attend agency-wide meetings, training, and professional development workshops. Position may require some shifts outside of typical business hours. Qualifications
Education:
[Specify if needed] Required Skills and Experience: 1-3 years of professional or volunteer experience in a fundraising position or 1-3 years of professional experience working for a nonprofit organization. Excellent writing skills. Exceptional time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills, with comfort in public speaking. English fluency required. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Office applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with data entry and CRM systems, preferably Salesforce. Familiarity with project management platforms and online communications platforms such as Teams. Must have adaptability to adopt new software and technologies and participate in the development of new systems by providing feedback. Desired Skills and Experience: Ready to begin independent work on at least 50% of the essential duties and responsibilities. Receptive to hands-on support, coaching, and professional development training. Ability to foster and maintain working relationships with prospective and existing donors, community members, alumni, staff, and board of directors. Additional Qualities and Requirements: Passion for the organization's mission and values. Participation in events outside typical work hours/office: annual staff strategic planning offsite, annual staff social day, annual gala. Able to work outside of typical business hours as needed. Able to travel locally as needed. Pass fingerprinting background check and TB clearance before start date. Must already be authorized to work in the United States. COVID-19 vaccination: We require all employees to be fully COVID vaccinated with the card to show proof of vaccination. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS, or veteran status.
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About SEADC: Southeast Asian Development Center's (SEADC) mission is to foster a healthy, thriving, and self-sufficient Southeast Asian American community. Founded in 1977 in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, SEADC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to lifting children, youth, and families from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam out of poverty. Our services are structured around providing low-income and vulnerable Southeast Asian Americans with basic needs and skills critical to building successful futures. We provide jobs, academic support, language services, health and wellness, promote cultural resiliency, and provide social guidance. Learn more about us at:
https://seadcenter.org Position Title:
Development Associate Compensation:
$30.77-33.30 per hour DOE, Nonexempt; Full time, expected hours of work 37.5 hours per week Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, and AD&D; 401k employer match; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Commuter benefits; Paid holiday, vacation, and sick days; Professional development training Location:
166 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Reports to:
Executive Director Start Date:
ASAP Responsibilities
Grant Research and Writing (40%) Research potential funders and build relationships with existing and past funders. Draft grant proposals, including narratives, applications, and budget; compile supporting materials and coordinate grant submissions. Draft and submit reports to foundations and corporate funders. Perform other writing and editing tasks as needed to support SEADC’s fund development plan. Special Events (30%) Assist Executive Director with planning, tracking revenue and expenses, and developing event programming and strategies to meet fundraising goals. Collaborate with Accountant in developing project budgets. Draft sponsorship and in-kind donation packages for annual gala event. Coordinate sponsorship outreach and billing in partnership with Accountant. Work with production team to ensure smooth day-of event operations. Assist Senior Leadership, Human Resources, and external Consultant with coordinating volunteer and staff assignments for the day-of event and in the lead-up to the event. Serve as initial point of contact for special event-related communications. Collaborate with marketing vendors and contractors to develop collateral, email, social media, website updates, and other event marketing efforts. Individual Donor Cultivation and Solicitation (30%) Assist with annual end-of-the-calendar year (Q2-FY) fundraising campaign via social media and website, including drafting the campaign narrative; collaborate with marketing contractor(s) for campaign dissemination. Collaborate with Executive Director and the Board of Directors to produce an annual SEADC donor appreciation event. Assist in updating individual donor contacts and giving on Salesforce. Assist with drafting compelling e-blasts and social media stories. Write and send monthly donor acknowledgment letters as needed. Administration (10%) Use Salesforce to track current and prospective funders, ensuring SEADC has up-to-date data for reporting and other administrative needs. Monitor the progress of submitted proposals. Coordinate and occasionally participate in funder meetings and conversations as an ambassador for SEADC’s mission. Prepare materials for meetings with existing and prospective donors and funders. Attend agency-wide meetings, training, and professional development workshops. Position may require some shifts outside of typical business hours. Qualifications
Education:
[Specify if needed] Required Skills and Experience: 1-3 years of professional or volunteer experience in a fundraising position or 1-3 years of professional experience working for a nonprofit organization. Excellent writing skills. Exceptional time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills, with comfort in public speaking. English fluency required. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Office applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with data entry and CRM systems, preferably Salesforce. Familiarity with project management platforms and online communications platforms such as Teams. Must have adaptability to adopt new software and technologies and participate in the development of new systems by providing feedback. Desired Skills and Experience: Ready to begin independent work on at least 50% of the essential duties and responsibilities. Receptive to hands-on support, coaching, and professional development training. Ability to foster and maintain working relationships with prospective and existing donors, community members, alumni, staff, and board of directors. Additional Qualities and Requirements: Passion for the organization's mission and values. Participation in events outside typical work hours/office: annual staff strategic planning offsite, annual staff social day, annual gala. Able to work outside of typical business hours as needed. Able to travel locally as needed. Pass fingerprinting background check and TB clearance before start date. Must already be authorized to work in the United States. COVID-19 vaccination: We require all employees to be fully COVID vaccinated with the card to show proof of vaccination. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS, or veteran status.
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