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GLAD is at the cutting edge of the historic fight for full equality and justice. Through impact litigation, education and public policy work, GLAD's precedent-setting work has established anti-discrimination laws for transgender, gay, lesbian and bisexual people and protected the rights of those with HIV throughout New England.
GLAD is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. GLAD is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from transgender persons, people of color, and individuals with disabilities, including HIV.
Core Values
GLAD has a commitment to communication, diversity, team work, results orientation, and collaboration and has classified these as core values that are integral to fulfilling our mission. The core values apply to all levels and positions in the organization. Each employee is encouraged to find ways to integrate the core values in their day to day work.
- Communicates in a clear, concise manner, communicates effectively verbally and in writing as required; and learns through listening.
- Promotes diversity at GLAD through practice and example and seeks ways to foster diversity within the framework of the position.
- Works in a team dynamic demonstrating leadership, offers good "followship", offers insight, and shows flexibility in all areas.
- Creates results, meets deadlines, completes tasks in a timely manner, is dependable and accountable for his/her work and requests help for tasks as needed.
- Collaborates well across job lines, increases lines of communication and fosters cooperation among departments and outside organizations.
Development Assistant
The Development Assistant works in close partnership with the Director of Development and the Director of Major & Planned Gifts, playing a key role to ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced development environment. Responsibilities include coordinating communications with high-level donors and Board members, tracking communications in the database, scheduling appointments and preparing for donor visits, overseeing mailings, triaging phone calls, filing, and general administrative support.
Responsibilities
1. Provide administrative support to the Director of Development and the Director of Major & Planned Gifts, including but not limited to drafting correspondence to major donors, scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements and preparing materials for meetings with donors and prospects.
2. Support the Board Development Committee by preparing monthly reports and providing donor information as needed to assist them in achieving their individual development goals.
3. Manage production of large internal mailings for major donor acquisition and renewal, and support the direct mail program.
4. Provide information to donors and the general public in person and on the phone.
5. Summarize and enter communications and background information on donors in Raisers Edge.
6. Submit expense reports.
7. Serve on the GLAD reception team, screening and triaging in-coming calls to the organization
8. Assist with carrying out development objectives and priorities for entire organization.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have one to two years professional experience in an office setting. The ability to work independently while coordinating closely with others in a dynamic environment is a must. Excellent project management skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines and set priorities are also critical. Strong communication skills are required, as are demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products, databases and the internet. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or other donor software helpful
Reports to
Director of Development
Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits include health, dental and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) with employer contribution; three weeks vacation; and supportive and friendly work environment dedicated to groundbreaking achievement for the LGBT and HIV communities.
How to Apply
Email a cover letter and resume to:
Marie Longo, Director of Development
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Only applications with both a cover letter and a resume will be considered.
No phone calls, please.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Administrative Intern
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) is currently recruiting an administrative intern to support the Finance & Operations departments. This opportunity provides excellent experience learning about managing a not-for-profit organization and working for a leader in social advocacy and equality. Responsibilities include answering phones, filing, and assisting in administrative tasks as needed. We are looking for someone passionate about social justice and just as important, someone who is organized and detail oriented. Please note this is an unpaid internship, but credit may be granted depending on institutional policy.
How to Apply
Please email a cover-letter, resume and availability in PDF format to: Andre Morgan (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)). Attention: Administrative Intern
Internships
Interns are hired on an academic schedule — for the entire school year, an individual semester, or the summer. Summer internships are full time; academic year internships are part time (10-15 hrs/wk). All GLAD internships are unpaid.