Worker’s Justice Project (WJP) was founded in 2010 to address the racial and economic injustices that low-wage immigrant workers face in New York City by building collective power to win institutional change. WJP, a fiscally sponsored project of TSNE (tsne.org), runs two long-standing worker’s centers in Brooklyn. We promote justice and opportunity for low-wage immigrant workers in New York City by pushing for systematic enforcement and expansion of workplace protections, which include labor and occupational health and safety standards while advocating for industry-specific efforts to improve working conditions. WJP also offers skills-building training to workers in health & safety and industry-specific areas, and we educate immigrant communities about their rights in the workplace and how to exercise those rights.

The Donor Relations Associate will play a key role in creating and fostering a culture of philanthropy within Worker’s Justice Project. They will report to the Director of Development and Programs and will support all aspects of development work including project managing special events, coordinating communications with donors, maintaining and managing the donor database, and providing administrative support to reach fundraising goals. They will be a key contributor in developing fundraising events and campaigns.

The Donor Relations Associate is required to occasionally work some early mornings, evenings and weekends. The work performed is deemed Essential. The Donor Relations Associate is responsible for ensuring that activities are conducted professionally, in a culturally sensitive manner, and in alignment with the organizational mission. Compliance with WJP, NY state and NY city COVID-19 safety protocols and requirements is mandatory.

Essential Job Functions

Donor Data Management and Fundraising

• Works closely with the Development Director in developing fundraising events and donation campaigns;
• Draft donor communications including acknowledgements, thank you letters, and other correspondence;
• Generate mailing lists for year-end mailing, spring mailing, annual report mailings, and events;
• Ensure donation receipts and thank you letters are sent promptly and according to policy;
• Follow up on donor communications;
• Provide administrative support to the Development Director.

Fundraising Operations

• Maintain fundraising events calendar;
• Maintain donors’ information in the database;
• Generate reports to track trends and giving histories of members.

Event Coordination

• Manage and coordinate logistics for in-person and online events;
• Work collaboratively on events with staff to achieve event fundraising goals;
• Coordinate and deliver donor-centered communications for events and appeals;
• Draft and distribute electronic and hard copy acknowledgments and post-event thank yous;
• Manage event invites, RSVP lists and ticket tables;.
• Research and contact potential event sponsors.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of development or related experience;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service, project management, organizational skills and attention to detail;
• The ability to establish positive relationships with a variety of people in multicultural environments;
• A proven track record working on development events with diverse budgets;
• Experience managing and tracking annual donor benefit fulfillment and a desire to create new mission-driven donor experiences;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google;
• Knowledge of customer relationship management systems (CRM);
• Ability to meet deadlines and goals while working under pressure;
• Willingness and ability to occasionally work extended hours, including evenings and weekends and travel throughout New York City;
• Strong knowledge of Mailchimp and Canva, preferred.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

• Handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;
• Reach; traverse; sit or stand (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move;
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate;
• Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards;
• Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight;
• Environmental and work hazards are not present to a measurable degree.
• Able to work remotely for the day-to-day activities and travel throughout NYC, WJP locations, and surrounding areas, when needed.
• Comfortable occasionally utilizing public transportation.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Work will be hybrid. Remotely for the day-to-day activities and travel throughout NYC, WJP locations, and surrounding areas, when needed. This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week); non-exempt position. The position will require working some early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as needed and will travel periodically once COVID-19 restricted are lifted.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks vacation, 1 week personal holiday, and sick time for full-time staff;
• 80% Employer-paid, $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim;
• Low-cost MetLife Dental and Vision;
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care;
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance;
• Employer-paid Pension through TIAA;
• …and more!

TSNE/WJP envisions a society grounded in the principles of social and economic justice. As such, we strive to achieve excellence through a diverse and inclusive workplace that honors the unique talents and lived experiences of each person. Our vision and values are reflected in all our employment-related decisions, including hiring practices. Accordingly, TSNE actively seeks people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in our work.

As an EOE/AA employer, TSNE/WJP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.  

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