Member Programs & Development Associate

The Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN), based in Bristol, PA, is committed to creating an inclusive community of staff and volunteers that is representative of the Watershed we serve. In doing so, we are better able to champion the rights of our communities to a Delaware River and tributary streams that are free-flowing, clean, healthy, and abundant with a diversity of life. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger voice for the River.

DRN, a grassroots, regional, nonprofit working to protect and restore the Delaware River, is seeking a Member Programs & Development Associate.

The Member Programs & Development Associate oversees the implementation of DRN’s development activities and events. This position works in a collaborative environment to advance a membership and fundraising program, guided by the Delaware Riverkeeper and the Director of Grants and Operations.

Key responsibilities:

Fundraising and Community Building (40%):

• • Manage web donation pages and fundraising-related web content.
  • Help draft and review fund raising appeals and membership promotions.
  • Undertake outreach to recruit new members (e.g., targeted tabling events).
  • Build and maintain partnerships with local businesses for outreach and fundraising.

Communications (30%):

• • Develop and design web and print communication materials, including newsletters, donation campaigns, and event outreach.
  • Serve as a frontline contact for member and general public inquiries.
  • Ensure timely, personalized, and accurate communications with donors, including follow-up calls as needed.
  • Process gift acknowledgements.
  • Perform general administrative duties for development team.

Events (30%):

• • Plan and execute social, fundraising, and educational events, ranging from paddling trips to dinner fundraisers to conferences, for members, donors, and the public.
  • Collaborate with other staff to design events overlapping with advocacy areas.
  • Manage and oversee all aspects of activities and events.
  • Recruit and engage event and activity sponsors as needed.
  • Develop and follow budgets and timelines.

Other duties as assigned.

This position requires direct contact with minors. Job offers are conditional and contingent upon all required background clearances. No person with a conditional offer of employment may commence employment until the background clearances have been successfully completed.

Qualifications:

• • Minimum college level degree OR five (5) years of experience with fundraising and/or event management work.
  • Team player capable of working independently with minimal oversight.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and flexible.
  • Ability to multi-task in a high performing environment, expected.
  • Work experience in the nonprofit sector, preferably in the environmental field.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
  • Innovative thinker and creative problem solver.
  • High-level of computer literacy and a strong aptitude for mastering new applications, (experience with InDesign and/or Salesforce a plus).

Valid driver’s license and good driving record is required. Ability to travel around the Watershed is required. Some evening and weekend work required.

• • Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long Term Disability
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after one year of employment
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking Expenses
  • Generous time-off policies
  • Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code