Associate, Institutional Giving

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Title: Associate, Institutional Giving

Department: Institutional Giving

Report to: Senior Director, Institutional Giving

Compensation: $30.82 - $36.30/Hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location/Hours: Hybrid – 3 days/week in office

All candidates must be within commutable distance of SEO’s offices at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005, upon hire.

ABOUT SEO

Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Associate, Institutional Giving provides operational support to the Institutional Giving (IG) team and plays an integral role in helping to raise grant funding from corporate and private foundations in support of SEO’s programs, including the New York Scholars program, SEO General Support, the Tech Developer program, and National SEO IG efforts. As Associate, Institutional Giving, you will conduct prospect and donor research to assist in identifying new funding opportunities to help build the IG pipeline, manage the IG pipeline in Salesforce, and serving as the liaison to the Development Operations team to coordinate revenue tracking and reconciliation.

Grants Revenue Generation Support

• Support the Senior Director, Institutional Giving with completing requisite funder applications, which has a direct impact on raising grants revenue for the SEO Annual Awards gala.
• Provide general administrative support to the Institutional Giving team in completing grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funder reports.
• Maintain and update institutional giving contact records in Salesforce.

Revenue Processing & Tracking

• Manage grants acknowledgment process.
• Process and share grant contracts and forms utilizing best practices for the Development department and in cooperation with Development Operations team members.
• Maintain revenue source reports.
• Support management of the institutional giving pipeline in Salesforce.
• Support management of the institutional giving annual revenue projection report.

Research & Data Management

• Conduct thorough prospect and donor research based on the guidance from the Senior Director, Institutional Giving.
• Create and maintain biographical information in CRM/database and profile reports.
• Maintain records in department database (Salesforce) and donor files.

IG Team Office Management

• Manage electronic filing systems.
• Maintain calendars and meeting schedules.
• Prepare mailings and general correspondence and maintain mailing lists to support site visits, development newsletters and other stewardship activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-2 years prior fundraising work experience, preferably in institutional giving and/or grants preparation. Internships and work-study will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Passionate commitment to SEO’s educational mission and vision.
• Understanding of philanthropy and foundations.
• Ability to communicate with donors in a thoughtful, engaged manner.
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Well-developed organizational skills with very strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
• Strategic thinker who is disciplined in project oversight and execution.
• Adept at using technology, including Microsoft Office suite and donor database systems. Salesforce database experience preferred.
• Strong ability to leverage data and dashboards to track pipeline and moves management and continually optimize approaches.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SEO offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plan including low-cost health, vision, and dental options, a generous holiday schedule and PTO policies, disability coverage, fully paid time off for new parents, and employer contributions to health reimbursement and retirement accounts. We are constantly working to improve our benefits each year based on the needs of our employees. We value wellness and strive to put people first and foremost.

The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

EEOC Policy

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities – are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status.

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent.

THE ORGANIZATION

Established in 1963 by Michael Osheowitz, SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is an educational non-profit founded on the belief that talent is everywhere; but opportunity is not. Our programs are designed to educate, train, mentor, and amplify the voices of our participants to give them a seat at the table – every table. We propel human potential.

SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career opportunities that maximize the full potential of our participants. Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results.

Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence. Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/.