Description
About Upaya
Upaya Social Ventures is a nonprofit organization building an inclusive economy by providing investment and support to early-stage businesses creating dignified jobs for people living in the most extreme poverty.
Upaya’s award-winning, impact-first model seeks out and supports oft-overlooked companies creating work that is safe, stable, inclusive, and rewarding — generating a transformative impact on families, communities, and economies.
Since its founding in 2011, Upaya’s portfolio companies have created over 42,000 dignified jobs across India. Please visit upayasv.org for more information.
Summary
As Upaya’s Development Associate you will be the organizational glue that keeps our US team together and shows a friendly face to our donors. You’ll love this job if you are detail and data-oriented, love customer service, and are committed to ending global poverty.
This position reports to the Philanthropy Director and is 50% time.
Responsibilities you will own:
Donor Operations
- Processing gifts through Salesforce, thanking donors promptly, maintaining weekly reconciliation with our accounting team
- Salesforce analysis, helping to prioritize fundraising activities
- Researching donors
- Drafting grant reports
- Running errands as needed
- Supporting our annual gala
Organization Support
- Support the CEO and Board of Directors in scheduling and preparing for board meetings, retreats and donor calls
- Participating in an all-team meeting where you hear about the newest partner entrepreneur and how they are generating jobs for the poor
Qualifications
- Some development experience is a plus, even on a volunteer basis
- Comfort with technology (Google docs, social media, productivity tools…Salesforce a plus); demonstrated ability and interest in data analysis
- Proven ability to be self-directed, track details, and know when to ask questions
- Experience with international development a plus
- Comfort with rolling up your sleeves to get things done, using technology to make life easier, and thinking outside the box.
How to apply
Submit a one-page cover letter stating your interest/passion to work for Upaya and how you would be a good fit for the role, along with your resume to careers@upayasv.org. Please include “Development Associate” in the subject line. This position is open until filled.
- Salary Range: $48,000 – $52,000 on a full time basis
- Perks/Benefits: Allowance for health benefits; generous PTO; highly flexible work schedule
- Time Commitment: This is scoped as a 50% position. Occasional evening meetings with our India colleagues may be required throughout the year.
Location: prefer Seattle-based. We are a hybrid office with access to any WeWork office.