Job Details
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Project management
- Slack
- Team management
- Trello
Job Description
Organization Overview
UNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities.
Over eight decades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world’s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children.
We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can’t be achieved alone. It takes a committed team – individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff – who demonstrate a relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children.
UUSA is organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors.
Position: Senior Associate, Southern California Region
Location: Based in Southern California
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: The estimated salary for this position is $59,700. The midpoint for the salary grade is $69,700. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience.
Position Description:
Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, Southern CA, the Senior Associate will work closely with the Southern CA regional major gifts team, supporting their work focused on building long-term partnerships with high-level donors through personal relationships, special events, and opportunities to be engaged strategically with UNICEF’s work. The Southern CA Regional Team works remotely and works with donors in Southern CA, Arizona, and Hawaii.
The Senior Associate will be responsible for three key functions of the Southern CA Regional Team:
- Fundraising support activities, including research, targeted outreach, personalized stewardship, support to the Southern CA Regional Board, and donor database management
- Execute special events strategy, logistics, as well as internal events, including team meeting coordination and retreat planning
- General administrative support in partnership with Board & Operations team, including coordination with fellow Southern CA members and teams, headquarters, and eight other regional fundraising teams.
FUNDRAISING
- Support for office fundraising outreach through prospect research and list management, including creating and maintaining prospect lists and coordinating outreach with volunteers and staff.
- Serve as the knowledge expert on the UNICEF USA donor database, including responsibility for donor pipeline updates, mass communications, and donor interactions.
- Maintain donor records in the UNICEF USA database and other formats.
- Organize the Southern CA Regional Board and committee meetings, including logistics, meeting materials, and follow-up.
- Provide a high level of support for the Regional Board to include managing scheduling of meetings and communication.
- Support the regional team and board members as needed for donor meetings and grant applications. Provide as-needed research on proposals/projects and donor interests.
- Carry a portfolio of major gift new leads to qualify/disqualify and/or support a special project for the major gifts team.
- Manage event planning and logistics, including but not limited to: UNICEF annual event, regional events, small cultivation meetings and dinners, and internal events.
- Provide high levels of customer service and create excellent guest experiences for all events from start to finish.
- Lead logistics for all events, including:
o Preparing and sending out invitations, receipts, and other correspondence
o Managing RSVPs
o Coordinating travel arrangements for staff outside the region and speakers
o Preparing internal and external briefings and reports
o Preparing and gathering event materials
o Updating the UNICEF USA database with guest attendance
- Partner with Philanthropy Board & Operations team to organize Southern CA Regional Retreat
- Serve as the main point of contact for the Southern CA Region for all admin, IT, and finance requests, in partnership with the Operations team.
- Provide back-office support to ensure accurate financial records, compliance with company policies and procedures, and the ability to evaluate team performance.
- Manage team calendar and internal meetings, gathering agenda items for team meetings, scheduling team calls and support via comprehensive notetaking and follow-up as needed.
- Bachelor ’s degree or equivalent required and a minimum of two to four years administrative, event, and/ or fundraising experience, or equivalent.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, ability to work in diverse teams, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal, time-management, oral, and written communication skills
- Keen attention to detail, flexibility in high-pressure situations, and the willingness to assist with all tasks needed to ensure the success of the team
- Willingness to take initiative to propose new solutions and identify new opportunities
- Must be a team player and a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who embraces the mission of UNICEF USA
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with donor databases, CRM, BOX, Slack, and Trello a plus
- Must demonstrate UNICEF USA Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service
Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@unicefusa.org.