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We are now looking for a full-time Philanthropy Associate, which is a dual role within The Guardian and theguardian.org, a US-based 501c3 non-profit with the mission to advance public discourse and citizen participation around the most pressing issues of our time through the support of independent journalism and editorial projects at the Guardian.
The Philanthropy Associate will support the operational functions of the Philanthropy team, particularly as it relates to individual giving. Their core responsibilities will include database management, project management, donor stewardship, and prospect research.
The Philanthropy Associate will join a small and collaborative Philanthropy team (6 people total, including this role). They will report directly to the Individual Giving Officer and work closely with the Executive Director; VP of Philanthropy, Strategic Partnerships and Events; the Head of Impact Strategy and Philanthropy; and Operations Specialist.
Department: Philanthropy
Reports to:Individual Giving Officer
Location: NYC
Hybrid/Remote/In-Person: Hybrid (2-3 days/week in office)
Terms and conditions:Full-time, permanent
Annual Salary Range: $65,000-70,000
About the Role
The Philanthropy Associate role is a unique opportunity for a professional interested in non-profit fundraising and journalism. Their core responsibilities will include:
- Gift Processing: Process and enter gifts for mail and web donations accurately and efficiently, including the timely preparation of acknowledgement letters. Maintain accurate donor listings on theguardian.org's website.
- Database management and data analysis: Enter and maintain donor data to ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting; pull regular reports for philanthropy staff and maintain dashboards to ensure effective donor management.
- Donor Correspondence: Respond to donor inquiries for the Philanthropy inbox, and support other donor correspondence and/or mailings, including support with fundraising campaign materials (list preparation, mailing production, etc).
- Prospect Research: Support the research and qualification process for individual donors to theguardian.org.
- Events & Travel Support: Support logistics for any events for theguardian.org (such as reservations, catering, and tracking RSVPs), and support travel logistics and expenses for Philanthropy staff.
- Assist with meeting scheduling and other duties as assigned.
About You
- You have at least 1-2 years of previous work experience, ideally in a non-profit or in non-profit fundraising.
- You have excellent computer skills (Google Workspace and Microsoft Office) and experience with databases of some kind.
- You have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- You have impeccable attention to detail, with the ability to manage sensitive information with respect and integrity.
- You have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse audiences internally and externally.
How to Apply
We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.
All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter.
Compensation and Benefits
- 20 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays and 2 personal days
- Unlimited sick time
- Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members (Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)
- 401(k) Match
- Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
- Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
- Generous parental leave with 100% pay
- Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule
Culture & Wellbeing
We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.
We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Learning & Development
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Sustainability
Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.
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We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.
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