Associate, Development Project Management

Position Title: Associate, Development Project Management  

Reports to: VP, Development   

Location: Hybrid or Remote     

Department: Development (Advancement)  

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA), the largest non-governmental funder of lupus research in the world, is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Associate, Development Project Management to manage projects and fundraising systems at LRA to further our strategic goals. This will require skills in project management, customer service, cross functional collaboration, and CRM tools. The Associate, Development Project Management will be responsible for advancing LRA’s strategic fundraising goals by developing and implementing projects and systems that drive operational outcomes, create efficiencies, build cross-functional synergies with internal teams, and develop meaningful relationships with our passionate donor base.   

Responsibilities  

Partner closely with the marketing and communications, research, clinical, finance, and development teams to communicate information regarding cross-departmental needs  

• Develop, document, and implement project management processes and procedures to maximize fundraising success while ensuring dependencies are identified and included  

• Partner across Development to manage Asana boards and provide regular updates to key stakeholders  

• Work collaboratively with Associate, Marketing and Communications Project Management and team to oversee, manage, and execute multi-channel fundraising campaigns and projects while identifying and mitigating potential risks  

• Coordinate with key stakeholders to help gather and track project deliverables for both in-person and virtual events, maintaining communications with cross-functional departments on event status; partner closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure projects are running smoothly, especially regarding deadlines and quality  

• Work in conjunction with leadership on budgets and financials to ensure utilization within project guidelines  

• Assist and take ownership in the compilation of development and operational guidebooks and manuals   

• Organize agenda items, documents, and follow up of key departmental meetings, as needed  

• Assist Chief Advancement Officer and VP of Development with other projects as needed   

• Perform other duties as assigned, including and not limited to: helping with on-site and off-site events, working weekends, traveling for events, and performing other administrative tasks  

 Qualifications   

• Bachelor’s degree  

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Development/Project Management  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Asana, and Dropbox   

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively  

• Familiarity and comfort operating in a donor database (Salesforce) and email marketing system (Pardot)  

• Adapts and willingly adjusts to constantly changing circumstances, deadlines, and parameters with a positive and ambitious attitude  

• Adept at handling confidential donor information  

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities  

• Sensitivity and discretion around confidential projects and information  

• Strong customer service orientation with a focus on internal partnerships  

• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive strategy and measure success  

• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive  

• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment  

• Passion for the work and mission of LRA   

 Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV/resume.  

The Lupus Research Alliance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal opportunity for all regardless of race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/orientation/preference, class or socioeconomic status, marital status, age, ability, or Veteran status. 

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