Development Associate Job at Seneca Family of Agencies
Overview:
About Seneca
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve. Responsibilities:
The
Development
Associate for the Central Coast is part of the
Development
and Strategic Engagement
(
DaSE
) team at Seneca, which is responsible for advancing the private fundraising goals of the agency. The Development Associate works alongside the Central Coast Development Director to create and sustain a comprehensive marketing and fundraising strategy for Seneca, to engage Seneca’s broader community of volunteers, donors and supporters, and to help enhance visibility for Seneca programs, impact, mission and vision.
About Seneca
Seneca Family of Agencies is a non-profit that has been committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services since 1985. We serve over 18,000 youth and families throughout California and Washington annually and are committed to our Unconditional Care® model. At Seneca, we do whatever it takes to help children and families thrive, even when faced with tremendous challenges.
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
- Directly support Central Coast-based development efforts; perform administrative, logistical, and communication functions for fundraising, marketing and community relations activities
- Support the activities of the Director of Development and development department more broadly (including statewide efforts in California and Washington state)
- Identify opportunities for Seneca involvement in community events, and to introduce community members to Seneca
- Collaborate closely with agency communications team to support the content development and regular maintenance of collateral materials, online marketing, social media and the agency website, and publications that assist in the stewardship and raising funds for the agency
- Support Central Coast programs and individual clients with in-kind donation needs as requested
- Provide leadership and support in planning and execution of special events
- Identify & research donor prospects to develop relationships to increase individual, corporate, & grant funding
- Manage logistics for all direct mail appeals
- Utilize and help maintain the donor database for ongoing fundraising activities
- Support the Central Coast Leadership Board and their engagement with fundraising initiatives, donor prospecting, event planning, and other development activities, as appropriate
- Additional duties as requested by the Development Director
- Experience/education requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree OR
- Associate’s degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable work experience OR
- High school diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable work experience
- Applicable work experience includes paid or unpaid experience in an administrative capacity requiring relevant functions, which could include customer service, fundraising or special event planning, web-based communications, writing, project management, constituent/volunteer engagement work, etc.
- Demonstrated expertise with MS Office applications and web-based communications
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communications skills (in English)
- Commitment to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into development activities, donor engagement, and the work environment
- Possess a valid driver’s license with ability to travel through the Central Coast
- Ability to work evenings or occasional weekends as needed for events or other community activities
- TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and all other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster or an HR-approved religious/medical exemption
- Monday - Friday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- $28.00- $30.50 an hour with actual pay dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
- Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
- Pay increases each year
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
- Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
- 50% paid premiums for dependents
- 403b retirement plan
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
- 5 weeks of flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidays
- Abundant professional development, scholarship, and promotional opportunities
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