Development Associate

Overview

Development Associate

POSITION OVERVIEW –  National/Remote, Full time, Salaried, not exempt. 

Applications due: Open Until Filled. MediaJustice encourages applicants to apply early, as we will hire before the deadline if an ideal candidate is identified.

POSITION SUMMARY

MediaJustice (“MJ”) is seeking its first Development Associate to support MJ’s expanding two-person Development department during a period of growth for the team and organization. 

The Development Associate is the primary staff person focused on assisting the team with day-to-day fundraising, Development, and Development communications activities. This role reports to the Director of Development. The Associate works closely with the Development Manager, external grant writer, Communications department, other MediaJustice teams, and project-based consultants to build, track, and sustain relationships with MJ’s constituents – especially subscribers, major and individual donors, and institutional funders – to achieve development goals.

The Development Associate role is ideal for a strong problem-solver and detail-oriented individual with stellar organizational, project management, and verbal and written communication skills acquired from development and development communications experience. They are creative, love improving processes, and bring their best tried-and-true practices while constantly learning and improving. An excellent fit for this role would be someone with a knack for graphic design, proficiency in Salesforce, and an eagerness to think dynamically about how to engage donors in an anti-racist, anti-capitalist context. They can collaborate productively within a team environment and with minimal supervision. Familiarity with the media justice movement is not required, but this position would be optimal for someone interested in the role of technology, social media, and surveillance in racial justice work.

WHO WE ARE

MediaJustice (formerly the Center for Media Justice) is a national media justice organizing and training collaborative led by and for underrepresented communities and home to our signature project, the MediaJustice Network. MediaJustice has boldly advanced communication rights, access, and power for communities harmed by persistent dehumanization, discrimination, and disadvantage for over ten years. We envision a future where everyone has sustained and universal access to open and democratic media and technology platforms, a future in which we are all connected, represented, and free.

The Development Team is responsible for deepening and expanding the solid foundation of financial support for the organization for years to come. Development is more than fundraising. Development is a long-term process based on a commonality of interest and well-established relationships. Nobody in Development works alone – it’s a team sport. We aim to transform people new to MediaJustice and the issues we work across into informed supporters. We use data and experience to plan. We set goals. We execute. We refine. We seek improvement. We’re willing to test new ideas. We believe in movement work and fundraising principles grounded in equity and social justice. We recognize that much philanthropic and individual supporter wealth originates from the same mechanisms that caused the problems their support is meant to fix.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of Salesforce, MailChimp, and Classy by ensuring that all donations, contacts, and milestones are correctly recorded
• Assist the Development Manager with segmentation management in MailChimp
• Assist the Development Manager with the analysis of donation data and preparation of internal reports
• Work with the Development Manager and Finance Team to ensure appropriate tracking and accounting of gifts
• Support the Development Manager and grant writer with the management of deadlines on the Development Calendar
• Attend relevant training and professional development opportunities, and stay current on emerging issues and trends related to philanthropy and fundraising
• Participate in bi-weekly check-ins with supervisor, bi-weekly All Staff meetings, and bi-weekly Department meetings

Development: Fundraising Campaign Support

• Support the Development, implementation, and execution of fundraising campaigns for individual donors, including EOY giving, Spring Appeal, and peer-to-peer campaigns
• Support the Development team with creating landing pages, copy, calls to action, and Classy fundraising pages
• Support the Development team with pulling reports, analyzing data, and making adjustments to fundraising campaigns
• With professional development support from MJ, contribute best practices and creative ideas for integrating fundraising with MJ’s organizing and campaign efforts

Development: Donor Stewardship & Engagement Support

• Support the Development team with the creation of donor segments that align with engagement with MJ and support the deepening of constituent relationships
• Brainstorm, implement, and assess effective tactics for email and social media in partnership with the Development Manager
• Coordinate mailings, sending gifts, printing and distribution of annual reports, and other communications with donors
• As needed, conduct research and prepare materials for meetings with donors 

Development Communications Support

• Work with the Development and Communications teams to create email and social media content, including images, videos, and CTAs that highlight MJ’s mission, campaign victories, and analysis for donors and funders
• Contribute edits to communications and marketing efforts as asked, including newsletters, website copy, outreach materials, and press releases
• Contribute new and innovative ways to integrate paid advertising and fundraising CTAs into MJ’s web and social media presence
• Work with the Communications team and Development team to make Google Analytics insights actionable for building and developing MJ’s audience
• Maintain MJ’s editorial calendar in partnership with the communications team

Qualifications:

• At least two years of cumulative Development and Development communications experience at a nonprofit organization 
• Demonstrated comfort and fluency with Google Suite, Salesforce, Mailchimp, Classy, Asana (or a similar work management platform)
• Strong problem-solving skills and detail-orientation
• Excellent organizational, project management, and verbal and written communication skills

Skills & Competencies:

• Anticipatory Thinking: Anticipatory Thinking at MediaJustice is about recognizing and preparing for upcoming successes and challenges, many of which may not be understood until they are encountered. It includes proactively anticipating roadblocks in our work and strategizing with your colleagues about how you will respond in these situations.
• Ability to get things done: You don’t confuse motion with results. You are driven by a desire to make progress and help others. You figure out how things work and how to resolve the challenges. 
• Creativity: You’re able to recognize opportunity, see possibilities, connect the dots, and bring together ideas, resources, and people without ignoring the body of knowledge that exists about fundraising and Development. 
• Collaboration: Collaboration at MediaJustice is about thoughtfully and strategically involving others in achieving our goals. This includes proactively sharing information, seeking input and alignment, considering your and the team’s/others’ goals, and engaging impacted team members as we seek to make decisions and achieve our mission.
• Communication Skills: You can deliver clear and concise verbal and written messages that facilitate mutual understanding. Whether writing an email, presenting at a meeting, collaborating with another team member, or speaking with a donor, you can adapt the message to suit the audience. You’re a good listener. When you write professionally, you write well. While this means correct spelling, good grammar, and avoiding jargon, it also means writing with heart, style, and the right tone to fit the organization you’re writing for and its audience. You proofread your work before sending it. You can present information with a reasonable degree of confidence. You’re also able to step away from the keyboard. While email and Slack are prominent communication tools at MediaJustice, when a topic is complex or sensitive, you can assess that and have a quick real-time conversation instead of a series of emails. 
• Detail-oriented: You pay close attention and notice minor details. You’re able to catch mistakes before they snowball into a bigger problem.
• JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion): Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at MediaJustice is the awareness of not just systems of privilege but also how power is codified in systems of oppression and how this often extends to our interactions with people, AND a collaborative practice and commitment to action that supports all of us to challenge and dismantle systems of privilege and oppression, continue our learning and growth and create a workplace environment that lets all of us feel as though we belong here.
• Organization and Project Management: You think systematically about things and arrange everything accordingly. You keep track of the things you need to get done and when you need to get them done. You know where things need to go and have a plan for what they need to do. You have the competencies and traits required to effectively coordinate a project from start to finish, such as good communication, interpersonal skills, motivational skills, and organization.
• Problem Solving: You make decisions and resolve issues using critical thinking and analytical skills. You identify problems, focus on solutions, and analyze as many outcomes as possible. You consider all the factors you can in a situation and decide based on the best solution.

Compensation & Benefits: 

The Development Associate is a 40-hour/week, full-time, exempt position on the Development Team that is fully remote and reports to the Director of Development. It includes the opportunity to travel.

MediaJustice practices a negotiation-free compensation policy and has set salaries based on the level in the organization and years of experience, with salaries benchmarked to be in the top 25% for the three most expensive U.S. cities. The salary level for this role is that of an Associate, and the range is 62,000-65,000 annually, based on the experience tier you land in. In addition to the salary, total compensation includes the following benefits: 

• A fully remote organization with work flexibility to meet your schedule
• 3 weeks of vacation, 3.5 weeks of office closures, and 13 paid holidays
• Monthly $150 wellness and $125 home office, and $60 cell phone stipends
• Medical, Vision, and Dental premiums are covered at 100% for staff, and 70% for their family
• Non-elective 401K contributions – regardless of employee contribution
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years
• And more

MediaJustice strongly believes in honoring all our staff’s humanity and doing what we can to support them to be fully engaged in their work. Our policies, benefits, and compensation attempt to ensure people are treated equitably and fairly. We are constantly assessing and revisiting our compensation, benefits, and HR policies to respond to the needs of our staff.

 

MediaJustice is an equal opportunity employer and we value diverse perspectives and experiences at our organization. We are committed to ensuring that our organization is fully inclusive and engages with the intersectionality of the communities we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. People of color, gender-diverse, LGBTQ+ individuals, formerly incarcerated people, and progressive visionaries are strongly encouraged to apply.

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