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Development Associate

Position: Development Associate
Reports to: Director of Philanthropy
Status: Full time/Exempt
Location: Remote
Salary: $45,000-$55,000 based on experience & geographic location
Start Date: October 1, 2024


Who is YSC?
In 1998, a group of young women, all diagnosed with breast cancer before age 40, gathered in New York City and had the first YSC meeting. They had all personally experienced that young adults were missing from the research, community and conversations about breast cancer. Over twenty five years later, these needs still define YSC’s work. Young adults diagnosed with breast cancer face higher mortality rates, fertility issues and the possibility and ramifications of early menopause. From our grassroots beginning, YSC has grown into an international movement. Today, YSC has more than 120 Face 2 Face local networking groups, a vibrant online community, educational and supportive resources, and the largest conference program dedicated exclusively to young adults with breast cancer and their co-survivors. Visit youngsurvival.org to learn more.

What are we looking for?
We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our team to provide administrative support for YSC’s revenue generation efforts including donor cultivation and stewardship, project management, prospect research and outreach, and development communications. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, they will support fundraising initiatives by drafting proposals and reports, maintaining donor and prospect records in our CRM database, preparing and sending gift acknowledgments, and assisting with benefits fulfillment for sponsorships.


The candidate will excel at multitasking, be highly organized, and has the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote work environment. This role requires strong communication skills, experience with a database, and the ability to occasionally engage with funding partners. The candidate must be willing to travel occasionally, as some travel is required to meet the responsibilities of the position. A commitment to YSC’s mission and strong analytical skills are also key attributes we seek.


Key responsibilities
Support individual and peer-to-peer fundraising activities with tasks such as:

  • Working with the Director of Philanthropy to create and maintain a calendar for regular donor communications
  • Writing donor communications such as appeal letters, impact reports, website and newsletter content
  • Serving as point of contact for peer-to-peer fundraisers and ensuring fundraising incentives are fulfilled; drafting email content for peer-to-peer fundraising activities including YSC Summit 360
  • Drafting and sending gift acknowledgments and reviewing gift reports to highlight new / notable donors

Support foundation and corporate fundraising activities with tasks such as:

  • Conducting research to generate new potential foundation donors, corporate partners, and cause related marketing prospects
  • Drafting cover letters, grant proposals, reports, and compiling supplemental materials for submissions
  • Preparing background information prior to funder meetings and events, taking written notes, and distributing contact reports and action items to team members following the meetings
  • Collaborating with Director of Philanthropy to schedule partner meetings and maintain calendar for annual ASCO and SABCS conferences
  • Collaborating with Director of Philanthropy and Director of Marketing and Communications to ensure that partner sponsor benefits are fulfilled for YSC Summit 360 and other mission programs

General development activities include:

  • Maintaining development calendar to ensure deadlines are met and projects are completed
  • Creating a repository of organization and program achievements, images, quotes, stories and testimonials for fundraising appeals and storytelling
  • Inputting and monitoring fundraising opportunities, accounts and contacts in Salesforce database
  • Creating and pulling funding reports in Salesforce
  • Ensuring that external development resources and third party organizational profiles (Guidestar, BBB, Charity Navigator, etc.) are up to date and accurate
  • Documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for development department activities
  • Working on special projects as needed and other duties as assigned by Director of Philanthropy


ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 3-5 years of relative experience in a professional setting
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Communicates clearly and concisely in both verbal and written communications
  • Commitment to excellent customer/constituent service
  • High level of professionalism and discretion plus adherence to ethical standards
  • Strong computer skills including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
  • Previous use of Classy or other peer-to-peer fundraising platforms is a plus
  • Previous use of Salesforce is a plus

The person in this position will excel with the following traits:

  • Organized & Productive - You are adept at planning your day and how to track your work and do not let distractions keep you from meeting your goals
  • Attention to Detail - You are meticulous about the little things but do not let them hold you up from meeting deadlines
  • Communication - You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and you are a great listener
  • Resourceful - You know how and where to get answers and you are solutions-oriented
  • Proactive - You are capable of completing tasks on your own and recognize when to ask for clarification or help
  • Collaborative - You understand that it is critical to work together with members of the team, partners, donors, and your manager to be successful in your role
  • Inclusive - You work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability status, political affinity or job type–or any other factor that makes us unique!
  • Sense of Humor - You enjoy a good laugh with colleagues
  • Analytical - You utilize numbers and data to inform your decision making
  • Committed - You believe in YSC’s mission and will keep that in the forefront of your work


Why work at YSC?

  • YSC offers a competitive benefits package that includes 100% of medical benefits for employees paid by the organization
  • Generous paid holidays and paid time off
  • Matched retirement benefits contributions after 12 months of full-time employment
  • Collaborative team members dedicated to the mission of serving the young breast cancer community and to supporting each other in our intersecting work

The salary for this position is $45,000-$55,000/year, taking into account geographic location and years of experience. Young Survival Coalition is an equal opportunity employer. This full-time remote role is open to candidates across the United States. While physical presence within the Eastern Time Zone is not required, alignment with Eastern Time Zone hours is preferred. Occasional travel to YSC events is required.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, including salary requirements, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications for this position and stating how you heard about this opportunity to: [email protected] with “Development Associate” in the subject line.

Please note that all YSC employees are now required to complete their COVID-19 vaccine series by date of hire.

No phone calls please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of submissions, YSC will only contact candidates invited to interview. Applications without salary requirements in their cover letter will not be considered. Thank you for your interest.