Posted on July 31, 2012

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Development Associate

Do you like people? Are you a good listener? Are you a good organizer? Do you like to make strategic connections? Do you have a passion for social justice, but also a sense of humor?

Are you up for a challenge?

Political Research Associates (www.publiceye.org) is an action research think tank that tracks and analyzes right-wing groups and campaigns on behalf of social justice groups and movements. Our work is strategic, timely, and often edgy – and is used by organizers and advocates, journalists, academics, and policy makers to inform their work and advance social justice. PRA’s work makes critical contributions to allies working on such issues as immigrant and racial justice, LGBT rights, reproductive justice, economic justice, and civil liberties. We collaborate with visionary social justice leaders behind the scenes, and publicly confront our collective opponents with hard-hitting investigations and communications campaigns.

In recent years, PRA has exposed government funding for hardline anti-Muslim bigotry, revealed the American architects of Uganda’s “Kill the Gays” bill, tracked the racialization of anti-abortion campaigns, and uncovered the Christian Right’s tactical alliance with the Tea Party – among many other contributions. Our organizing partners have used our research to isolate and undercut bigots, force federal agencies to clean house of anti-Islam personnel and training materials, select organizing targets, and bring legal action against human rights violators. We’ve got a 30-year track record as an action research leader, and a dynamic staff team retooling the organization for maximum impact in today’s political and communications landscape.

Does this sound like a place you’d like to work?

We’re hiring for a Development Associate! At PRA, we see fundraising as a critical part of our mission –a way to include more people in our work and let them know about PRA. We are looking for a social justice-focused person who sees themselves as part of a team to grow PRA. This person is a self-starter, eager to learn new things, and is a leader. They can take control of a situation, can work independently, and know when to ask for help. They are a good writer and a good communicator.

This person could be you!

Prior fundraising experience helpful but not required. PRA is serious about social justice and we invest in the leadership of people of color, LGBT persons, women, and others most affected by structural inequality.

This is a full-time salaried position, based in our Somerville office, with full health & dental, vacation, and employer retirement contribution. Salary based on experience.

If you can see yourself as part of our team, check out the job overview below. Also check us out at www.publiceye.org, on Facebook, and on Twitter (@PRAPublicEye)

Main Job Responsibilities

• Identifying and helping cultivate prospective individual and foundation supporters
• Maintaining records of financial support
• Writing about our work and soliciting support from foundations and individuals
• Managing foundation and major donor reports
• Organizing in-person & virtual events
• Coordinating our fundraising calendar and keeping yourself and your co-workers on track and on time
• Working with our communications team to get our name and work out there and attract potential supporters
• Producing newsletters, brochures, and other promotional materials
• Arranging and participating in meetings with donors and potential donors
• Other fundraising and communications related activities as needed.

The Associate is responsible for managing the development office and is involved with a variety of communications efforts that keep PRA visible to its stakeholders and supporters. S/he works closely with all staff members.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong writing, verbal communications, strategic, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent judgment, reliability, trustworthiness
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities & meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player with ability to inspire & lead and/or serve as member of a team
• Experience working with a social justice movements/organizations
• Proficient in MS Word Excel, Outlook, Internet, Social media
• Experience working with contact management and donor database systems, such as MS Access
• Creative thinking and problem-solving
• Experience with individual or foundation fundraising a plus
• Alignment with PRA’s mission, values, and goals

Application Instructions

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Operations Coordinator Adrienne Roach at a.roach@publiceye.org.