Development Associate

Career Opportunities with SOME (So Others Might Eat)

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Career Opportunities - SOME (So Others Might Eat)

As a faith-inspired organization, SOME was founded and built upon the belief in dignity and respect for all people. We all are worthy of it and responsible for it. Appreciation for our shared humanity and sense of community has been a central feature of our mission for over 50 years. This is the call to action that SOME represents: to serve, empower and elevate all members of our community.

As champions of our mission, we commit to creating an environment that welcomes and celebrates the diverse array of employees and clients we engage with every day.

We strive to be bold in our work, knowing that to drive meaningful change, we must not shy away from discomfort.

We reject all forms of individual and systemic discrimination, work actively to eliminate the abuse of privilege and power, and seek justice and equity for allwe encounter.

Below are the current positions that are available. Please take a few moments to explore our website to learn more about us before applying.

Review the vacancy announcements and follow the specific instructions indicated. If you do not have a resume, it is recommended that you devise one.

All positions require a criminal background check, and some positions require other pre-employment screenings such as substance abuse tests, child abuse registry check, & FBI check. All positions require three professional references, preferably from supervisors. Most positions require a two-tier interview process. Copies of required credentials will be requested upon job offer.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

SOME, Inc. is deeply committed to ensuring the job application process is accessible to all users. If you require assistance or have any concerns about the accessibility of our website or the application process, please feel free to contact us at online accommodations. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests and does not pertain to application status inquiries.

Please upload your cover letter and resume then proceed to complete the application. You must complete the application in its entirety to be considered.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help to transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly range for this position is $28.50 to $30.14 and is commensurate with experience.

The Development Associate provides essential support to the Individual Philanthropy team, ensuring timely and thoughtful stewardship of donors. This role is primarily responsible for acknowledging various monetary contributions, including annual gifts, memorial and honorary donations, and monthly sustainer contributions.

Key responsibilities include:

ensuring accurate and consistent data entry to maintain donor records; drafting and coordinating donor-facing correspondence including acknowledgments, invitations, and stewardship materials such as appeals, newsletters, and impact reports; reconciling failed transactions; assisting in the identification of donor prospects by preparing reports on giving histories, team performance, and organizational trends as…