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JOB POSTING – Development Associate

Organization: Right To Play USA

Department/Division: US National Office

Reports to: National Director

Work Location: New York preferred

Work Arrangement: A combination of in-office and remote-working in accordance with Right

To Play’s work arrangement and the operational needs of the

department

Authorized to Work in: US (Eligible to work legally without requiring sponsorship or work permit)

Target Hiring Range: 56,000 –60,000 USD per annum

Target Start Date: Immediately

Contract Duration: Permanent/Full-time

Closing Date: June 25th, 2024 23:59 EDT – Please note that applications will be reviewed

on a rolling basis so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

ABOUT US:
Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity

through the power of play. We help millions of children each year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent

life-threatening diseases and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the leading global development

organization that uses play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and

inequality.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa,

Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada;

London, UK and seven national offices across Europe (Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, UK) and

North America (Canada, US).

With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion

• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate

• Display Courage – Act with integrity

• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another

• Be Playful – Have fun at work
  
  

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about
the five pillars of our Culture Code.

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive fundraiser to join our team! Right To Play's team includes 7 staff
members in the US, who are part of a broader network of global colleagues. The Development Associate

(DA) will join the US National Office (USNO), a small but growing cohort whose collective objective is to raise
awareness and critical resources for our country teams – primarily in fundraising, communications, and
partnerships – as Right To Play expands its work.

The DA will collaborate with fellow development team colleagues to support and/or manage systems that
support our fundraising strategy. Your responsibilities will include, managing donor inquiries, providing
operational support, maintaining donor information, conducting research, assisting with third party and

community level events, coordinating with team members and contributing to various projects as needed. The
ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage
multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

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WHAT YOU’LL DO:

#1: Fundraising Support (55% of Time):

• Contribute to the organization’s revenue goal, through the planning, creation, and promotion of monthly

giving and mass market campaigns; workplace giving and third party (marathon) and community events.

• Assist with any event planning and scheduling

• Support in CRM administration, including data entry, producing reports, and data clean-up

• Prospect and donor research

• Support National Director on Board Meeting and other logistics

• Work closely with the development team to execute goals and plans; provide support and coordination

for annual and special fundraising campaigns, activities, and events, as needed

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#2: Administrative Support (20% of Time):

• Assist with the booking, tracking and logistics for quarterly Board meetings

• Support Board communications and tracking

• Assistance maintaining donor records and correspondence

• Provide general administrative and donor relations assistance to the National Director

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#3: Development Communications and Campaign Management (10% of Time):

• Support the development team on the management and maintenance of key donor communications and

outreach, fundraising campaigns, newsletters, annual reports, etc.

• Serve as first point of contact to general RTP inquiries (phone, email, website)

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#4: Gift Processing and Stewardship (10%):

• Support processing of gifts in partnership with finance staff; support the donor acknowledgment process

and stewardship efforts; partner with the finance team on gift reconciliation

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#5: Other Tasks as Assigned (5% of Time)

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WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):



EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years’ administrative and fundraising experience

• Experience using fundraising CRM software platforms such as MissionCRM, Raiser's Edge, RE:NXT,

DonorPerfect, or Salesforce for donor management.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and outstanding organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong and confident communication skills and an ability to build good working relationships with

colleagues

• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills; display superior judgment and diplomatic

skills; ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders effectively

• Ability to organize and plan own workload and work identifying conflicting demands

• Makes decisions that improve day-to-day work procedures, practices and efficiency

• Commitment to Right To Play’s mission, vision and strategic direction with the ability to serve as a

strong, compelling ambassador for the organization

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel for managing and analyzing donor data, and

PowerPoint for creating presentations

• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
  
  

LANGUAGES:

• Fluency in spoken and written English.

BONUS YOU’LL BRING (NOT ESSENTIAL):

• Experience working at an international non-profit organization

• Comfortable working across cultures, languages, and time zones

WHAT YOU’LL GET:
The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team where you have the ability to make

things happen. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture

premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and

be playful) . In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

BENEFITS:

• Generous paid vacation and sick leave

• Health insurance (including dental & vision)

• Life and disability insurance

• 403b employee savings plan

• 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year

• Professional development opportunities as they arise

• Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices (e.g. Facebook Workplace)

• Playful activities and events

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via

the application link.

Application Link:

application-form/en

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so you are encouraged to apply as soon as

possible. Interviews may be held before the closing date.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer.


Right To Play USA values a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the
basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual
orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.


Right To Play is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all team
members and volunteers to uphold this commitment. We believe in protecting every individual from harm,
abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, or ethnic
background.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our

programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening or

equivalent criminal check as a condition of employment .

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require

any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout

the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email

at . All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an

accessible candidate experience.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at