Development & Outreach Associate

Brief Summary of organization

“Grounded in the Quaker belief that there is that of the divine in every person, QUNO New York seeks a United Nations that addresses key drivers of peace and violence, including the structures and systems that produce exclusion and injustice; that facilitates and supports change through peaceful means; and whose policies and practices reflect a diversity of voices, such that people around the world can safely and peacefully achieve their potential.” QUNO Vision Statement

The central strategy guiding QUNO’s work is to “expand constituencies of support for sustainable and people-centered strategies for peace among key UN stakeholders”. QUNO will pursue this strategy in the context of UN policies and agendas that relate to building sustainable peace, both over the longer term and in crisis response, while continuing to foster a growing understanding of what lies at the heart of efforts to build a peaceful world.

QUNO consists of two offices, one in Geneva and one in New York, providing a joint Quaker witness and Quaker presence at the United Nations. The QUNO New York office is set up as a partnership between AFSC and the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC), acting together as trustees of Quaker work that takes place in New York. The Quaker UN Committee - New York (QUNC) is responsible for setting program priorities, recommending program plans and budgets to the AFSC Board of Directors, and monitoring and evaluating the work. The QUNO New York office is legally and administratively part of the American Friends Service Committee, based in Philadelphia.

QUNO grounds its approach in Quaker values and ways of working, with an emphasis on facilitating relationships, convening spaces for stakeholders to deal with difference through dialogue, integrating the voices of those with lived experience of peace and conflict, and lending support and encouragement to international policy makers engaging at the UN to enact policies and practices that actively build peace and address conflicts nonviolently.

Summary of Principal Responsibilities

In a manner consistent with the values and mission of QUNO and AFSC, the QUNO Development & Outreach Associate’s primary responsibility is to work closely with the QUNO Director to support development of a comprehensive fundraising and communications plan. The Development & Outreach Associate will collaborate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders including QUNO program staff and Office Coordinator, members of the AFSC Advancement team, and the Quaker UN Committee (QUNC) in all facets of fundraising, to implement the plan over the next two years. A significant focus of this position will be building the base of interested and engaged supporters through effective outreach and communications. A major goal is to increase visibility in anticipation of a public celebration of QUNO’s 75th Anniversary in 2023, which will in turn help maximize QUNO’s public presence in the years beyond.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities: The key responsibilities of the QUNO Development & Outreach Officer include the following:

In collaboration with the QUNO Director, develop and implement QUNO’s development and outreach plan including efforts to increase funding from current/past donors, as well as attracting investments from newly identified prospects.
Focusing on individual donors and Quaker Meetings, create and execute a stewardship plan to recognize and engage existing supporters of QUNO.
Support the fundraising efforts of the Director including prospect outreach efforts and donor stewardship.
In partnership with the Director, support the development and outreach activities of the QUNC, particularly QUNC’s Outreach and Development Working Group.
Work closely with the Director, QUNC’s Outreach and Development Working Group, and the event consultant, to plan and prepare for the public celebration of QUNO’s 75th Anniversary in 2023, including lead-up cultivation events.
In collaboration with QUNO senior staff, the AFSC Communications team, and the QUNO Geneva communications team where appropriate, create and implement a comprehensive communications plan in the lead up to the 75th Anniversary celebration.
Support the outreach and development activities of the QUNC; serve as primary support and liaison with the new QUNC Outreach and Development Working Group in partnership with the Director
Develop and implement an outreach and fundraising strategy for the 75th Anniversary celebration, working closely with QUNO senior staff, the AFSC Communications team, and the QUNO Geneva communications team where appropriate.
Renew and deepen alumni relationships, including former QUNO staff and QUNC members. Research contact information for QUNO and QUNC alumni to create a viable and solicitable list.
Oversee QUNO’s prospect and donor pipelines in coordination with AFSC Advancement staff. Manage prospect tracking/reporting using SalesForce database.
Act as primary point of contact within QUNO for most (unassigned) donors and funders.
Write personal acknowledgment and stewardship letters for signature by the Director.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of stewardship though the ongoing reporting of stewardship activity.
Support the QUNO Director, senior staff, and the QUNO Office Coordinator with development and outreach duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience is required.

Experience:

Two or more years work experience with a stewardship program in the non- profit fundraising field.
Keen understanding of the philanthropic sector and familiarity with donor centered fundraising practices.
Proven writing skills and experience writing and editing professional fundraising documents.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully interact with a variety of people on different levels, and comfort with speaking and presenting in a group setting.
Solid organizational skills and the ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to prioritize a multi-faceted workload under strict deadlines, sometimes with limited guidance.
Flexibility, patience, and the ability to work productively in a team environment and independently, and the willingness to meet unexpected demands with a positive attitude.
Attentiveness to detail and accuracy.
Ability to act with sensitivity and discretion while working with confidential information.
Excellent computer skills with fundraising software preferably Salesforce and MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel, in particular).

Other Required Skills and Abilities:

Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of QUNO and the AFSC, including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
Ability to work cooperatively with governance volunteers and staff at all levels, in an organization that is characterized by a high level of consultation.
Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of AFSC with regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities.