The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) seeks an experienced, highly organized, passionate, tech-savvy, self-motivated and energetic individual to join our fundraising team as a Senior Development Associate. 

The ideal candidate has a passion for the IONS mission and whose life purpose is aligned with our vision and mission. Prior fundraising experience is helpful but, not required, where the candidate has prior experience in developing and maintaining positive and forward thinking relationships.

IONS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individual and collective transformation through consciousness research, transformative experiential learning, and engaging a global community in the realization of our human potential.

We conduct, advance, and broaden the science of what connects humanity, reaching new understandings about the nature of reality and our extended capacities. From what we learn, IONS creates real-world tools that empower people to apply conscious awareness in their personal lives, and in healthcare, education, and business. At our EarthRise campus, and online, we host a vibrant community of explorers and change agents who are working together to create a shift in consciousness worldwide.

IONS has over 3,000 annual donors, with more than 10% of them considered major donors. Through our email and online networks we directly reach over 150,000 people and collaborate with various sister organizations to extend our reach to over 1M people. Donors look to IONS as a source of scientific validation for transformative experiential practices, to find themselves in a robust community, and to deepen their personal experience of the science and spirituality interconnection.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Focused on developing and growing dynamic and productive donor relationships, the Senior Development Associate is part of a collaborative Engagement Team that incorporates Development, Communications, and Community initiatives at IONS. 

The Associate will partner with our scientists and educators to deepen donor connections with the organization, our work, and our team. The primary areas of responsibility will include deepening donor relations and securing contributions from a portfolio of mid-range major donors, coordinating our cyclical giving campaigns, and stewarding our planned-giving program.

The Senior Development Associate is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing contributions from major donors and major donor prospects in the form of cash, stock, pledges, and estate/planned gifts. In order to accomplish IONS mission, strategic plan and campus development needs, this position will develop and grow a robust portfolio of prospects at the $1,000 - $25,000+ level. In addition, the Senior Development Associate will coordinate seasonal giving campaigns using email, website, social media, events and mailings. In coordination with IONS leadership, the Senior Development Associate will be responsible for expanding our robust estate/planned giving program. 

In a full-time capacity, the ideal candidate will be comfortable raising $1M in gifts and pledges annually.

You will always be growing and developing your skills and contribution in this role! Our team is dedicated to creatively designing and executing fundraising activities, and you’ll have a great space to work, learn, and grow. It’s an exciting time to join our team as we gear up for a comprehensive operating, program, and capital campaign leading up to IONS 50th Anniversary in 2023!

The Senior Development Associate reports to the Director of Development and Communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build relationships and work collaboratively with staff and leadership, including the Board of Directors, to accomplish major, capital and planned giving strategies
• Embody the vision, mission, values and strategic objectives of the organization 
• Grow and manage a portfolio of ~120 prospects and donors with the capacity and affinity to give $1,000 - $25,000+
• Raise $1M+ per year in gifts and pledges
• Coordinate cyclical/seasonal giving campaigns
• Expand and execute, in partnership with the team, a comprehensive estate/planned giving strategy
• Help to coordinate, host, and manage fundraising and member engagement events, including working on the IONS Biennial Conference and associated fundraising events
• In coordination with department and organization leadership, identify, develop, propose and implement strategies for donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
• Meet benchmarks for the number of solicitations, face-to-face visits and dollars raised quarterly and annually
• Track progress using Moves Management tools, including recording all interactions with donors in Donor Perfect
• Collaborate with Database Manager and finance department to appropriately track and prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and as-needed reports and projections
• Collaborate with Development Director and other staff to create collateral materials (annual reports and sponsorship deck, for example) for donor/prospect meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this position, please first visit and thoroughly explore noetic.org. Then submit cover letter and resume electronically to Hiring Manager. Include your name and “Senior Development Associate” in the subject line. This position is open until filled. No phone calls, please.