Philanthropy Operations Associate

College Track; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Philanthropy Operations Associate, where you'll ensure exceptional donor recognition and support fundraising efforts. This full-time role involves managing donations, improving processes, and utilizing Salesforce to enhance donor relations. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a dedicated team to drive impactful results.

Benefits

Health Care

Discretionary Time Off

401(k) Plan with Match

Qualifications

• Experience with sophisticated database management, preferably within Salesforce.
• Proactive and eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Process and acknowledge donations made to the organization.
• Manage gift and donor records in our donor database.
• Collaborate with fundraising professionals to improve systems.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Philanthropy Operations Associate

As our Philanthropy Operations Associate, you will play an instrumental role in ensuring College Track donors experience best-in-class recognition and that our fundraisers have access to data that drives remarkable performance. Day to day, you will:

1. Process and acknowledge donations made to the organization,
2. Manage gift and donor records in our donor database (Salesforce),
3. Collaborate with a team of fundraising professionals to improve the systems and processes that drive our work.

To thrive in this job, you must:

1. Have experience with sophisticated database management, preferably within Salesforce and/or other donor databases,
2. Possess superior organizational skills,
3. Be proactive and eager to learn and grow.

Interested? Keep reading.

College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that equips students from underserved communities to be the first in their families to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. We do this by offering a holistic, asset-based program that invests in each of our scholars over 10 years: from high school to college, through the launch of their careers.

You’ll know the Philanthropy Operations Associate role is the right fit if…

• You have exceptional project management skills,
• You are capable of adjusting to shifting priorities and projects in a fast-moving environment,
• You are passionate about analyzing data to detect important trends,
• You have excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, enabling rapport-building with internal and external stakeholders,
• You are excited about working a hybrid schedule. You’d be expected in the office 9:00-5:00 Tuesday-Thursday.

Compensation: This position is Full-Time, Exempt. The full compensation range for a Philanthropy Operations Associate in Oakland, CA is $69,000-$83,000/year, depending on experience. As someone new to this role at College Track, you can expect an offer between $72,500 - $75,999/year to ensure internal equity while leaving room for growth.

Benefits: As a member of our College Track nation, you will have access to extensive benefits, including but not limited to:

• Health Care: Staff and dependents can enroll in comprehensive, affordable health care options, with the majority of costs covered by College Track.
• Work-Life Balance: We provide up to 27 discretionary time off days (sick and vacation), plus 28 paid office closures and holidays in your first year.
• Financial Security: You can enroll in our 401(k) plan with a match of up to 4%, and life insurance equal to 1x your salary is paid for by College Track, with options to purchase additional coverage.

How To Apply [Priority Deadline of June 1]

We’d love to get to know you. To apply, fill out the application and upload your resume. A cover letter is optional but recommended if you want to highlight experience not on your resume or if you are new to college access and success fields. Applications will be accepted after the deadline.

College Track is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression and strongly encourage all to apply.