Who we are:
Since its founding in 1946, the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) has dedicated itself to making the fundamental economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society both accessible and compelling to a general audience.
FEE is at the forefront of youth engagement with the freedom philosophy, delivering high-impact programs and digital content that reach millions annually. We continue to scale our efforts, building on a strong legacy of innovation and thought leadership.
More detailed information may be found at https://fee.org/about.
The role:
The Development Operations Associate plays an integral role in the Development Department, supporting mission-critical functions. This position is responsible for executing a variety of operational and research tasks seamlessly and with professionalism. It provides an excellent introduction to a development department for someone desiring a career in non-profit fundraising.
This role reports to the Chief Development Officer and can be executed virtually anywhere in the United States, though being based in Atlanta, GA is strongly preferred. If virtual, the person in this role will be required to visit FEE headquarters in Atlanta, GA twice a year.
Responsibilities:
- Record all gifts in Salesforce and ensures timely, accurate donor acknowledgments
- Support quarterly revenue reconciliation between the Development and Finance teams
- Conduct prospect research to identify mission-aligned donor opportunities
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of donor data in Salesforce
- Collaborate with data team to run Salesforce reports to help inform projects and decision-making
- Coordinate with the office manager to execute development-related mailings
- Assist with department file storage organization and management
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- 1-2+ years of professional experience; internships may be considered experience development experience a plus
- Exceptional candidates just entering the workforce will also be considered
- Personal alignment with FEE’s mission
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
- Experience with Salesforce a plus, but training will be provided
- A team player and contributor with a “can-do” mentality
To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover letter that includes:
- An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to FEE’s mission and how you came to those beliefs
- Salary requirements
- Résumé
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.
