Development and Operations Associate, Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia

Posted by Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia on July 23, 2018

Position Description and Qualifications:

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is seeking a Development and Operations Associate to provide support in key areas of organizational advancement as well as to ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day organizational operations. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of philanthropic trends and corporate giving behavior; a passion for using data to inform decisions and measure progress; be proactive and have strong organizational skills, with an orientation towards processes; an aptitude for detail and administrative work; polished communication and interpersonal skills; a propensity for problem-solving; a commitment to exercising discretion and confidentiality in all work-related matters; and be team-oriented while having strong self-management skills. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with SalesForce or similar CRM. Major Responsibilities:

Under the leadership of the Executive Director, and in close collaboration and cooperation with other staff, the Development and Operations Associate will provide crucial behind-the scenes development support, as well as administrative support in the following key areas:

Development

* Support Executive Director in stewarding current relationships with philanthropic supporters and corporate sponsors, including through gift acknowledgements and periodic communications

* Support Executive Director in cultivating new philanthropic funders as well as corporate sponsors, including through prospect research

* Maintain funder and sponsor records

* Keep up with best practices for corporate sponsorship programs

* Support Executive Director in providing funders and sponsors with necessary documentation for proposals, reporting, and fulfillment

Office and Financials

* Ensure effective and efficient day-to-day operations, including record keeping, inventory maintenance, and oversight of facility and technical vendor relations

* Support the Executive Director in coordinating with accountants, including ongoing bookkeeping and annual audit

* Manage all vendor, member, and sponsor payments, as well as invoicing for contracts and sponsorships

* Work with Membership Manager to reconcile any membership payment issues

* Provide other administrative support and off-site support as needed

Additional qualifications for this position to what is noted above include:

* Demonstrated commitment to SBN’s values and mission

* Interest and/or experience in non-profit management

* Ability to be flexible with morning and evening hours as needed

* Ability to attend off-site functions

* Bachelor’s degree preferred

* Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience

SBN values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all our work, and encourages applications from women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups.

To apply: Submit a cover letter and resume as a single .pdf to anna@sbnphiladelphia.org, with the subject line “SBN Development and Operations Assistant: Last name, First name

Development and Operations Associate