Program Summary

The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally, and internationally.

PHI was distinguished as one of the top 50 "Best Non-Profit Organizations to Work For" by the Non-Profit Times in a national search.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

About Rise Up

Rise Up works to advance gender equity and justice in education, health, and economic opportunity by partnering with visionary local leaders around the world. We build power with women, girls, and their allies by providing training, funding, and connection to a global network to help them achieve meaningful, lasting change. Rise Up, based at the Public Health Institute (PHI), works with leaders in Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the United States to create a future where all people can thrive.

Since 2009, Rise Up has grown into a respected global leader, with committed support and funding from a large number of philanthropic, corporate, and individual donors. Rise Up received a generous gift from MacKenzie Scott in 2021 and is leveraging these funds to build a strong foundation for growth and sustainability. Rise Up operates as a remote global team, with a strong presence in the Bay Area, in addition to team members who work around the world and across the US.

Rise Up’s powerful network of over 800 leaders has successfully advocated for 218 new and improved laws and policies, positively impacting more than 172 million people around the world. Rise Up Leaders are working improve the rights and wellbeing of girls, women, and gender non-conforming people, focusing on protecting sexual and reproductive health and rights, preventing gender-based violence, ending child marriage, ensuring girls’ access to education, and strengthening women’s economic opportunities.

Position Description

Rise Up’s Development Associate plays a critical role in supporting the Development team’s efforts to achieve its fundraising goals, with a focus on growing individual giving revenue. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and possesses outstanding communication skills.

This is a time-limited, full-time, fully remote position that is expected to work for 7 months starting in November 2024. The incumbent is required to conduct occasional travel domestically and internationally for team retreat or workshop. Candidates located in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA are preferred.

Full pay range for this position: $27.57 to $39.31 per hour. The typical hiring range for this position is from $27.57 (minimum) to $33.44 (midpoint) per hour. The starting wage is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

Employment Type: Full Time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Events:

Support the strategic vision and execution of virtual and in-person events, including Rise Up’s Annual Gala, fundraising salons, speaker series, and other types of fundraising and stewardship events.

Donor Prospecting and Cultivation:

Identify new funding opportunities by conducting strategic prospect research on individual donors, family foundations, and giving circles aligned with Rise Up’s mission.
Prepare donor briefings for Rise Up’s Executive Director and Development and Engagement Manager in advance of donor calls.
Assist with overall donor engagement and relationship management as needed.

Fundraising Efficiencies:

Administer Rise Up’s fundraising platform (Donorbox), focusing on growing online giving.
Develop prospect pipeline in Salesforce made up of current donors and new donor prospects.
Support with ongoing Salesforce maintenance, ensuring accurate contact management, donor segmentation, and stewardship planning.

Gift Processing and Acknowledgements:

Process donations in coordination with administrative/finance team
Support all gift tracking and ensure the timely acknowledgment of donor gifts.
Develop new acknowledgment letters as needed.

Other:

Assist in developing and implementing fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, online giving, and peer-to-peer initiatives.
Provide broad administrative support to the Development team, scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and organizing files.
Provide logistics support for event/conference guests, including but not limited to travel arrangements, documentation, and honorarium request processing.
Provide expenditure reconciliation for the Department Lead, as well as note-taking and logistical support for in-person/hybrid department meetings.
Conduct occasional travel domestically and internationally for team retreat or workshop.
Complete special projects and provide support to the fundraising team as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

At least one year of experience supporting development efforts in a global non-profit organization.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required, or substitute with four additional years of relevant experience.

Other Qualifications

Experience with individual giving, gift solicitation, and relationship-building.
Experience with donor management databases (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge) and online fundraising platforms.
Experience supporting development efforts in a global or multicultural context is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to work with and in diverse communities, cultures, and time zones.
Strong administration, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Excellent writing and communications skills with the ability to craft clear and compelling donor communications.
Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Willingness and ability to conduct occasional travel domestically and internationally for team retreat or workshop.
Strong commitment to Rise Up’s mission and values with an understanding of the importance of global development and gender equity.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Basic understanding of CRM software and familiarity with fundraising tools.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a relevant social science).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Public Health Institute is committed to a policy that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, and to make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment opportunity. To this end, the PHI will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, and will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are offered employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to these characteristics.

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ADA Statement

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