Development and Operations Associate

About the role

The Development and Operations Associate (Part-Time) will play a critical role in supporting the internal operations of the Development team by facilitating high-impact fundraising campaigns and partnerships to ensure the long-term sustainability of StartOut. Supervised by the Director of Development, this role will focus on developing and implementing fundraising strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage large-scale projects, and supporting the frontline fundraisers to advance StartOut’s mission.

The position also provides administrative support to the Board of Directors and senior leadership, and manages the organization’s inbox.

Requirements

• Organized. Your background proves that you’re organized and detail oriented because the job requires a great volume of data entry, processes, CRM tracking, documentation, and working with multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Salesforce. You know how to navigate Salesforce or a similar CRM including entering donations, reports, queries, tasks, deliverables, leads, and contacts.
• Collaborator. Recognized success in creating relationships with cross-functional teams from varying levels, working closely with colleagues to brainstorm ideas, discuss pros/cons, and develop ways forward.
• Communicator. Proven present skill in distilling complex information into compelling, easily digestible narratives; presents information in an inspiring and persuasive way; experienced in writing grant narratives.
• Operations Management. Has successfully balanced competing priorities, able to exercise judgment in managing those demands with an appropriate degree of autonomy. Experienced in managing complex projects with multiple resources and capable of allocating resources to achieve key objectives. Proven organizational, time, and task management skills, including the ability to prioritize work with a focus on delivering quality products on time. Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Service Delivery and Adaptability. Demonstrates a commitment to outstanding internal and external service to our colleagues, the individuals we serve, board members, and our donors/corporate partners. Demonstrated flexibility in the midst of change, being able to successfully juggle multiple deliverables and adapting to new situations with fresh ideas or innovative approaches.
• Mission and Culture Alignment. Demonstrates awareness and support for StartOut’s mission and vision. Experience working with and/or commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. Understanding of entrepreneurship/venture capital ecosystem is a plus.