Philanthropy Operations Associate

Philanthropy Operations Associate

As our Philanthropy Operations Associate, you will play an instrumental role in ensuring College Track donors experience best-in-class recognition and that our fundraisers have access to data that drives remarkable performance. Day to day, you will:

1. Process and acknowledge donations made to the organization,
2. Manage gift and donor records in our donor database (Salesforce), 
3. Collaborate with a team of fundraising professionals to improve the systems and processes that drive our work. 

To thrive in this job, you must:

1. Have experience with sophisticated database management, preferably within Salesforce and/or other donor databases,
2. Possess superior organizational skills
3. Be proactive and ready to learn and grow.

Interested? Keep reading. 

College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that equips students from underserved communities to be the first in their families to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. We do this by offering a holistic, asset-based program that invests in each of our scholars over 10 years: from high school to college, through the launch of their careers.

You’ll know the  Philanthropy Operations Associate role is the right fit if… 

• You have exceptional project management skills
• You are capable of adjusting to shifting priorities and projects in a fast-moving environment
• You are passionate about analyzing data to detect important trends
• You have excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, which enable rapport-building with internal and external stakeholders
• You are excited about working a a hybrid schedule. You’d be expected in the office 9:00-5:00 Tuesday-Thursday.

Compensation: This position is Full-Time, Exempt. The full compensation range for a Philanthropy Operations Associate in Oakland, CA is $69,000-$83,000/ Year with the exact compensation depending on experience. As someone new to this role at College Track, you can expect an offer between $72,500 - $75,999 /Year to ensure internal equity while leaving room for compensation growth during your time with us.  

Benefits: As a member of our College Track nation, you would be provided access to extensive benefits which include, but are not limited to:

• Health Care: Staff and their dependents can enroll in our comprehensive, competitive, and affordable health care options and the majority of the costs are covered by College Track. 
• Work-Life Balance: Time off is essential to success and we provide up to 27 discretionary time off days (sick and vacation) in addition to 28 paid office closures and holiday days in your first year of employment. 
• Financial Security: Immediately you can enroll in our 401(k) plan with a match of up to 4%. Additionally, life insurance that is 1x your salary is paid for by College Track with the option to purchase additional coverage

How To Apply [Priority Deadline of June 1]

We’d love to get to know you. To apply, fill out the application and upload your resume. A cover letter is optional. You might consider submitting a cover letter if there is something you want to tell us about your experience that isn’t highlighted on your resume or if you are new to the fields of college access and college success. Applications will still be accepted after the priority deadline.

College Track is an equal-opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and strongly encourages all to apply.