Associate, Institutional Development - Remote

Overview

The Institutional Advancement Associate works within the External Affairs division to support our organization’s individual development program, through providing administrative, research, and programming support for philanthropic partner-related events with the organization.

In Short

• Conduct donor and philanthropic partner research and write meeting briefs for cultivation of major prospects.
• Support stewardship and meetings with the Board of Trustees.
• Assist with drafting gift agreements and proposals.
• Ensure timely gift entry of donations; create and post biweekly batches of acknowledgement letters.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for Meridian Council events.
• Draft events invitations and other printed collateral.
• Build guest list campaigns within Salesforce and track RSVPs.
• Create content for digital assets including newsletters and social media posts.
• Staff all Institutional Advancement events from set-up through cleanup.
• Support the Institutional Advancement team’s Salesforce entry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Customer service experience and mindset.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Strong inter-cultural communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with a CRM, preferably Salesforce.
• Experience with third party Salesforce applications preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including a full medical plan with no deductible.
• Dental benefits including orthodontics.
• A retirement plan with substantial employer contribution from day one.
• Fully paid life, long- and short-term disability.
• A variety of voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid leave and holidays.