ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Just A Start believes that access to stable housing and sustainable careers are the essential building blocks of equitable communities. For 56 years, we have addressed the fundamental needs of individuals and families who have been systemically denied opportunities to realize their full potential.

Our programs include affordable housing, education and job training, and comprehensive support services spanning Cambridge and beyond. We have developed and currently operate 645 affordable apartments. We also provide financial and technical assistance to support stable housing for low- and moderate-income tenants and homeowners. Finally, we prepare individuals of all ages and circumstances with the skills and knowledge they need to secure family-sustaining careers, leveraging their talents to achieve economic mobility and strengthen the region’s workforce.

Just A Start’s recently completed strategic plan reaffirms our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the people we serve, including advancing an integrated model that combines housing with access to a  continuum of supportive services and workforce training that allow for personal growth and economic mobility. To do so will require that we build our capacity to learn and adapt.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working closely with the Director of Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Associate plays a key role in the successful operation of the Philanthropy Team to achieve annual fundraising goals, and supports the Executive Director in Board administration. We seek an aspiring team member who is interested in pursuing a career in fundraising and development work in the nonprofit sector.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Database management and gift processing: Manage Just A Start’s Salesforce donor database related to gift processing, prospect entries, data cleanup and report generation. Work with Salesforce Manager to develop and implement operating protocols to ensure data consistency and quality.
• Operations: Support the Philanthropy Team in various operational functions including vendor research and management, invoice and payment processing, mailing projects and printing, creating and managing forms.  Organize and maintain the department filing system.
• Draft general correspondence, acknowledgment letters, written communications and prepare PowerPoint and materials for presentations. Interact and correspond with donors’ and prospects’ inquiries via telephone, correspondence and email.
• Finance: Coordinate with our Finance Team to reconcile revenue records, including collaborating on monthly finance reports and reconciliation. 
• Community Investment Tax Credit program: Manage the administration of the Community Investment Tax Credits (CITC) Program, a program that allows donors to receive state tax credit. Duties include: monitoring utilization of the credits, assisting donors to register via on-line portal, and timely reporting to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.
• Special Events: Provide technical and logistical support for special events (virtual and in-person) including managing timelines, activities, deadlines, tracking and coordination of guest lists, catering, invitation mailings and follow up correspondence, etc.
• Board Administration: Support the Executive Director and serve as a key staff liaison to the Board of Directors. Responsibilities include coordination of the Board of Directors and Board committee meetings. This includes scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, assembling and distributing Board materials. Take minutes for Board and committee meetings, ensure proper updates and record keeping of all Board-related information.

EDUCATION AND SKILLS:

• One to two years of fundraising or related experience required, with relevant and transferable skills such as customer relations and project management.
• Ability to work within and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Interest in pursuing a career in fundraising and nonprofit sector.
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Creative, attention to detail, and goal driven.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and keep yourself organized.
• Excellent time and project management.
• Technology Skills: proficient with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience in CRM, Salesforce preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: The employee must have sufficient mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.  Specific vision abilities required include ability to read printed materials and a computer screen, close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate and can occasionally be loud.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

This is a 37.5-hour per week hybrid remote/in-the-office position with a salary range of $54,000 $60,000. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm, with a minimum of 2-3 days in the office.

In addition to a competitive salary, Just A Start offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, transportation benefits, early release at 2:00 pm every Friday, 20 PTO days in the first year, 13 paid holidays, volunteer time off, employee assistance program and a 401k savings plan with a 3% employer contribution.

PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND A RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

 About Just A Start:

Just A Start is a community-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a better future by providing affordable housing, education, training, community engagement and supportive services. Our mission is to promote equity by creating access to stable housing and building pathways to economic opportunity. For over 50 years, Just A Start has been serving residents of Cambridge and surrounding communities to empower them to meet their potential. Visit us at www.justastart.org to learn more.

Just A Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our staff represents a wide range of ages, races, sexual orientation, gender identity, interests, and backgrounds coming together to pursue of common goals. Together, we strive to provide an environment that values diversity and promotes an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.