Summary of Principal Responsibilities 

In a manner consistent with the values and mission of QUNO and AFSC, the QUNO Development & Outreach Associate’s primary responsibility is to work closely with the QUNO Director to support development of a comprehensive fundraising and communications plan. The Development & Outreach Associate will collaborate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders including QUNO program staff and Office Coordinator, members of the AFSC Advancement team, and the Quaker UN Committee (QUNC) in all facets of fundraising, to implement the plan over the next two years. A significant focus of this position will be building the base of interested and engaged supporters through effective outreach and communications. A major goal is to increase visibility in anticipation of a public celebration of QUNO’s 75th Anniversary in 2023, which will in turn help maximize QUNO’s public presence in the years beyond.  

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:  The key responsibilities of the QUNO Development & Outreach Officer include the following: 

  1. In collaboration with the QUNO Director, develop and implement QUNO’s development and outreach plan including efforts to increase funding from current/past donors, as well as attracting investments from newly identified prospects.    
  2. Focusing on individual donors and Quaker Meetings, create and execute a stewardship plan to recognize and engage existing supporters of QUNO.   
  3. Support the fundraising efforts of the Director including prospect outreach efforts and donor stewardship.  
  4. In partnership with the Director, support the development and outreach activities of the QUNC, particularly QUNC’s Outreach and Development Working Group.  
  5. Work closely with the Director, QUNC’s Outreach and Development Working Group, and the event consultant, to plan and prepare for the public celebration of QUNO’s 75th Anniversary in 2023, including lead-up cultivation events.  
  6. In collaboration with QUNO senior staff, the AFSC Communications team, and the QUNO Geneva communications team where appropriate, create and implement a comprehensive communications plan in the lead up to the 75th Anniversary celebration.   
  7. Support the outreach and development activities of the QUNC; serve as primary support and liaison with the new QUNC Outreach and Development Working Group in partnership with the Director  
  8. Develop and implement an outreach and fundraising strategy for the 75th Anniversary celebration, working closely with QUNO senior staff, the AFSC Communications team, and the QUNO Geneva communications team where appropriate.   
  9. Renew and deepen alumni relationships, including former QUNO staff and QUNC members. Research contact information for QUNO and QUNC alumni to create a viable and solicitable list.   
  10. Oversee QUNO’s prospect and donor pipelines in coordination with AFSC Advancement staff.  Manage prospect tracking/reporting using SalesForce database.   
  11. Act as primary point of contact within QUNO for most (unassigned) donors and funders.   
  12. Write personal acknowledgment and stewardship letters for signature by the Director.  
  13. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of stewardship though the ongoing reporting of stewardship activity.  
  14. Support the QUNO Director, senior staff, and the QUNO Office Coordinator with development and outreach duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience is required. 

Experience:   

  1. Two or more years work experience with a stewardship program in the non- profit fundraising field.  
  2. Keen understanding of the philanthropic sector and familiarity with donor centered fundraising practices.  
  3. Proven writing skills and experience writing and editing professional fundraising documents.  
  4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully interact with a variety of people on different levels, and comfort with speaking and presenting in a group setting.  
  5. Solid organizational skills and the ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to prioritize a multi-faceted workload under strict deadlines, sometimes with limited guidance.  
  6. Flexibility, patience, and the ability to work productively in a team environment and independently, and the willingness to meet unexpected demands with a positive attitude.  
  7. Attentiveness to detail and accuracy.  
  8. Ability to act with sensitivity and discretion while working with confidential information.  
  9. Excellent computer skills with fundraising software preferably  Salesforce and  MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel, in particular). 

Other Required Skills and Abilities: 

  1. Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of QUNO and the AFSC, including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.  
  2. Ability to work cooperatively with governance volunteers and staff at all levels, in an organization that is characterized by a high level of consultation.  
  3. Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of AFSC with regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities.  


Compensation:  Salary $50,922 - $54,000 based on experience - Exempt- Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, accident and salary continuation insurances, defined benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in unemployment and worker’s compensation and social security. 

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.  

AFSC maintains a deep commitment to a mandate of care for our staff and communities, and thus requires vaccination for COVID-19; as well as adherence to social distancing, masking, and office occupancy protocols. 

AFSC’s Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented. 

The Quaker United Nations Office is a smoke-free workplace.  

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