The mission of United South End Settlements (USES) is to harness the power of our diverse community to disrupt the cycle of poverty for children and their families. USES believes families have the best chance of reaching their potential when they have long-term, holistic support. Our goal is to empower families in the South End and the surrounding areas to stabilize, achieve economic mobility, and become more resilient through access to resources and connections to a diverse social network. We have integrated our programs and implemented new initiatives to support the whole family, providing children and youth with early childhood education, club48 after school programs, and Camp Hale, a summer camp on Squam Lake in New Hampshire. We also support parents and caregivers to identify and pursue goals important to their family through one-on-one coaching and provide job training, placement, and career development. We value diversity in every setting and are committed to building diverse social networks of individuals with various backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives who share our vision for disrupting the cycle of poverty._ To learn more, please visit our website at www.uses.org._

USES CORE VALUES

• COMMUNITY: We believe in ENGAGING THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY as a catalyst in our model of service that helps children and their families build strong, trusting and mutually beneficial relationships.
• DIVERSITY: We believe that we ACHIEVE THE GREATEST POSITIVE IMPACT on children and their families when we include people from various backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives in disrupting the cycle of poverty.
• OPPORTUNITY: We believe that ALL PEOPLE HAVE POTENTIAL AND DESERVE ACCESS to top quality educational and economic opportunities.

USES ORGANIZATIONAL NORMS AND BEHAVIORS

• COLLABORATION: Finding ways to WORK TOGETHER with each other and across our departments and positions
• POSITIVITY: Having a “CAN DO” ATTITUDE even when things are tough or stressful
• TRANSPARENCY: Having OPEN COMMUNICATION by sharing successes, challenges and ideas with each other
• EXCELLENCE_:_ Doing the BEST WE CAN all the time with everything we do

CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION RELATIONS ASSOCIATE  

WHAT YOU’LL DO:  

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organization and drive fundraising across private and public channels for USES. The Corporate and Foundation Relations Associate is a fundraiser focused on corporate and foundation grant opportunities, and a project manager with strong writing skills and a desire to build external relationships. This individual will work in collaboration with USES’s program staff to develop a deep understanding of USES’s program model, its impact, and the successes of our participants. The person in this role will research trends in philanthropy and data relevant to our programs and outcomes.  The Corporate and Foundation Relations Associate will take responsibility for ambitious targets for revenue growth and develop the relationships necessary to secure funding and achieve our goals. In joining our development staff, there is an opportunity to work closely with a team of committed development and marketing professionals and learn from the expertise of experienced mentors. The Corporate and Foundation Relations Associate reports to and partners with the Director of Development. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in grantwriting and external relationship-building, in partnership with a collaborative Development team.  

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE

• Serving as the lead grant writer and overseeing the grant management and reporting function of public, private foundation, and corporate grants, with a goal of securing $450,000 - $500,000 in grant funding for the current fiscal year.
• Partnering with the Director of Development and the Development Communications & Marketing Manager to execute a corporate/foundation stewardship plan with a focus on building strong, sustainable relationships with on-going touchpoints throughout the year.
• Expanding our pipeline of foundation and corporate prospects at the $25,000+ level.
• Researching statistics, trends, and best practices to strengthen the case for USES’s model.
• Partnering with the Program team leadership and the Development Communications & Marketing Manager to ensure that proposal and report language remains up-to-date on program development, outcomes, and USES’s messaging.
• Serving as a representative of USES by attending community meetings, events at our partner organizations, civic gatherings, etc. to raise USES’s visibility and make connections to donors and prospects.
• Developing relationships with USES program staff and participants to understand the impact of our programs and create content that spotlights our successes.
• Engaging community groups and corporate partners in days of service.
• Attending USES fundraising events and program events such as graduations, health fairs, and arts and culture events (some nights and weekends will be required).
• Other tasks as assigned, including administrative support for the Development team and cross-training with other team members as needed.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:  

USES is seeking a development professional who has the experience, ambition, and mission alignment needed to support our Development team, including the following:  

1. Commitment to USES’s mission
2. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
3. Excellent written and communication skills
4. Strong organizational and time management skills
5. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
6. A working knowledge of Salesforce and/or comparable fundraising databases is a plus
7. Must be able to exercise sound judgment and confidentiality
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
9. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take initiative and be a self-starter
10. One to three years of relevant experience with excellent references
11. Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience
12. Ability to work some nights and weekends
13. Ability to work remotely or on-site as needed

UNITED SOUTH END SETTLEMENTS HAS COMPETITIVELY GENEROUS BENEFITS:

• Generous paid time off benefits including 3 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays, 5 personal days and accrued sick time

• 4 Professional Development Days 

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan 

• Group Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment/Short Term Disability - 100% Employer Paid 

• Employee Assistance Program

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