Development Associate (Remote Position)

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive and
detail-oriented individual to join our team to provide
administrative support for YSC’s revenue generation efforts
including donor cultivation and stewardship, project management,
prospect research and outreach, and development
communications.

Who is YSC?

In 1998, a group of young women, all diagnosed with breast
cancer before age 40, gathered in New York City and had the first
YSC meeting. They had all personally experienced that young adults
were missing from the research, community and conversations about
breast cancer. Over twenty five years later, these needs still
define YSC’s work. Young adults diagnosed with breast cancer
face higher mortality rates, fertility issues and the possibility
and ramifications of early menopause. From our grassroots
beginning, YSC has grown into an international movement. Today, YSC
has more than 120 Face 2 Face local networking groups,  a
vibrant online community, educational and supportive resources, and
the largest conference program dedicated exclusively to young
adults with breast cancer and their co-survivors. Visit https://youngsurvival.org/ to
learn more.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive and detail-oriented
individual to join our team to provide administrative support for
YSC’s revenue generation efforts including donor cultivation and
stewardship, project management, prospect research and outreach,
and development communications. Reporting to the Director of
Philanthropy, they will support fundraising initiatives by drafting
proposals and reports, maintaining donor and prospect records in
our CRM database, preparing and sending gift acknowledgements, and
assisting with benefits fulfillment for sponsorships.

The candidate will excel at multitasking, be highly organized,
and has the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
in a remote work environment. This role requires strong
communication skills, experience with a database, and the ability
to occasionally engage with funding partners. The candidate must be
willing to travel occasionally, as some travel is required to meet
the responsibilities of the position. A commitment to YSC’s mission
and strong analytical skills are also key attributes we seek.

Key responsibilities

Support individual and peer-to-peer fundraising
activities with tasks such as:

Working with the Director of
Philanthropy to create and maintain a calendar for regular donor
communications
Writing donor communications such as
appeal letters, impact reports, website and newsletter content
Serving as point of contact for
peer-to-peer fundraisers and ensuring fundraising incentives are
fulfilled; drafting email content for peer-to-peer fundraising
activities including YSC Summit 360
Drafting and sending gift
acknowledgements and reviewing gift reports to highlight new /
notable donors

Support foundation and corporate
fundraising activities with tasks such as:

Conducting research to generate new
potential foundation donors, corporate partners, and cause related
marketing prospects
Drafting cover letters, grant
proposals, reports, and compiling supplemental materials for
submissions
Preparing background information
prior to funder meetings and events, taking written notes, and
distributing contact reports and action items to team members
following the meetings
Collaborating with Director of
Philanthropy to schedule partner meetings and maintain calendar for
annual ASCO and SABCS conferences
Collaborating with Director of
Philanthropy and Director of Marketing and Communications to ensure
that partner sponsor benefits are fulfilled for YSC Summit 360 and
other mission programs

General development activities include:

Maintaining development calendar to
ensure deadlines are met and projects are completed
Creating a repository of organization
and program achievements, images, quotes, stories and testimonials
for fundraising appeals and storytelling
Inputting and monitoring fundraising
opportunities, accounts and contacts in Salesforce database
Creating and pulling funding reports
in Salesforce
Ensuring that external development
resources and third party organizational profiles (Guidestar, BBB,
Charity Navigator, etc.) are up to date and accurate 
Documenting Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) for development department activities
Working on special projects as needed
and other duties as assigned by Director of Philanthropy

ADDITIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS: 

3-5 years of relative experience in a professional setting

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work
experience
Communicates clearly and concisely in
both verbal and written communications
Commitment to excellent
customer/constituent service
High level of professionalism and
discretion plus adherence to ethical standards 
Strong computer skills including
Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
Previous use of Classy or other
peer-to-peer fundraising platforms is a plus
Previous use of Salesforce is a
plus

The person in this position will excel with the
following traits:

Organized &
Productive – You are adept at planning your day and how to
track your work and do not let distractions keep you from meeting
your goals
Attention to Detail
– You are meticulous about the little things but do not let them
hold you up from meeting deadlines
Communication – You
have excellent verbal and written communication skills and you are
a great listener
Resourceful – You
know how and where to get answers and you are
solutions-oriented
Proactive – You are
capable of completing tasks on your own and recognize when to ask
for clarification or help
Collaborative – You
understand that it is critical to work together with members of the
team, partners, donors, and your manager to be successful in your
role
Inclusive – You work
effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race,
sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability status, political
affinity or job type–or any other factor that makes us unique!
Sense of Humor – You
enjoy a good laugh with colleagues
Analytical – You
utilize numbers and data to inform your decision making
Committed – You
believe in YSC’s mission and will keep that in the forefront of
your work

Why work at YSC?

YSC offers a competitive benefits
package that includes 100% of medical benefits for employees paid
by the organization
Generous paid holidays and paid time
off
Matched retirement benefits
contributions after 12 months of full-time employment
Collaborative team members dedicated
to the mission of serving the young breast cancer community and to
supporting each other in our intersecting work

The salary for this position is $45,000-$55,000/year, taking
into account geographic location and years of experience. Young
Survival Coalition is an equal opportunity employer. This full-time
remote role is open to candidates across the United States. While
physical presence within the Eastern Time Zone is not required,
alignment with Eastern Time Zone hours is preferred. Occasional
travel to YSC events is required.

Please send your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, including
salary requirements, outlining how your skills and experience meet
the qualifications for this position and stating how you heard
about this opportunity to: [email protected] with
“Development Associate” in the subject line.

Please note that all YSC employees are now required to complete
their COVID-19 vaccine series by date of hire.

No phone calls please. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled. Due to the high volume of submissions, YSC will
only contact candidates invited to interview. Applications without
salary requirements in their cover letter will not be considered.
Thank you for your interest.