The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is seeking a Development and Operations Associate to provide support in key areas of organizational fundraising as well as to ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day organizational operations. SBN sees a unique opportunity for the right candidate to evolve the position over time into a managerial level role, and strongly encourages applicants who have a desire to learn and grow with SBN in the field of development.
Our ideal candidate will have an understanding of grant-making trends and corporate giving behavior; be experienced in various established development research techniques; have a knack for interpreting different foundation and/or corporate giving guidelines and connecting the dots to organization needs; be proactive and have strong administrative skills with an aptitude for detail and processes; have polished communication and interpersonal skills; and have strong skills and passion for writing.
Familiarity with SalesForce or similar CRM, as well as grant writing experience, are strong pluses. The person in this position is part of the SBN team, and as such, is a thought partner on organizational decisions.