Mission Edge San Diego

Development Associate Location: Remote, United States Job Description: Department:Managed Services - Native Ways Federation Office:Remote Job ID:533 Salary:$45000 - $55000 Per Year Mission Edge is posting on behalf of Native Ways Federation. Position: Development Associate (Full time, non-exempt) Reports To: Executive Director Job Type: Remote or Hybrid Twin Cities, MN preferred Compensation: $45,000-$55,000 depending on experience POSITION OVERVIEW At the Native WAys Federation, we recognize that we are all related, interdependent, and that our collective voice is powerful and necessary to ensure a world where our future generations can thrive. We believe that Indigenous knowledge and ways of being must guide us in developing and implementing solutions to address the issues our communities currently face. Visit our website to learn more about our values. We are seeking a Development Associate to support and grow Native Ways Federation’s development and fundraising efforts. With guidance from Senior Leadership, this position will collaborate across teams - including communications, programs, and executive leadership - to coordinate and implement development activities. We understand the development work has historically been a highly specialized skill set with limited training and educational opportunities available to all. Native Ways Federation seeks to hire an individual who thinks creatively about how to fund and support our work and is willing to learn or unlearn best practices for philanthropic finance. This role supports a variety of Native Ways Federation’s development activities, including grant procurement and management, individual giving, evaluation and reporting, and partner relationship management. This position would offer administrative support and take on increasing responsibility to help ensure Native Ways Federation’s sustainability and impact as we grow. ABOUT US In 2008, several national Native-led nonprofit organizations founded Native Ways Federation (NWF) to activate and expand informed giving to nonprofits in Indian Country through donor education and advocacy. In March of 2020, Native Ways Federation hired its current Executive Director and has since grown to a team of six. Our active founding organizations (whose leadership makes up our Board) are: American Indian College Fund, American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Association on American Indian Affairs, First Nations Development Institute, National Indian Child Welfare Association, and Native American Rights Fund. Native Ways Federation is positioned at the forefront of change. Our relationships with Native-led non-profits, philanthropy, philanthropy-serving organizations, and others allow us to influence and bridge the gap between these stakeholders and disrupt the “business as usual” models embedded in this sector. We recognize that everything and everyone comes into this world with gifts to contribute. We honor those gifts by acting responsibly toward one another. For our employees, this means offering generous and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance for individuals or families, paid time off through personal time, retirement plan with employer contributions and matching, health and wellness time, holidays, and 6 weeks of paid medical or family leave. We also offer professional and cultural development opportunities to strengthen skills and cultural connections. Learn more about joining our team at Native Ways Federation, including current openings, employee benefits, and background on our organization at www.nativeways.org/careers Native Ways Federation is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment against current or potential employees. PRIMARY DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS - Maintain Native Ways Federation’s funding calendar, tracking deadlines and deliverables to ensure all expectations are met. - Support the grant procurement process, including compiling supporting materials and drafting sections of grant applications, as appropriate. - Research prospective grant funders and philanthropic trends relevant to Native nonprofits to inform organizational strategic planning. - Support individual giving donor database management and ensure accurate gift entry. - Assist with individual giving donor acknowledgments, thank-you letters, stewardship touches, and other supports as necessary for this community. - Contribute to annual appeals, Giving Days, and other fundraising campaigns. - Support evaluation and funder reporting by collecting and compiling program and outcome data from staff and partners, tracking key metrics, and drafting portions of funder reports. - Support meetings with funders, donors, and other partners by coordinating logistics and preparing written materials, as needed. - Represent the organization at community and philanthropic events when appropriate. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Demonstrated interest in philanthropy, Native communities, and nonprofit development. - Experience working with Native-led organizations, Tribes or businesses. - Intimate knowledge of Native communities and culture. - Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. (Required Qualifications Continue on Page 3) - Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new digital platforms (e.g., Zoom, Neon CRM, Canva). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 1-2 years of experience in nonprofit development, philanthropy, and/or fundraising. Native Ways Federation recognizes volunteerism and unpaid work, in addition to paid work. - Relevant college degree or certification (e.g., grant writing certification). - Experience writing or managing grant proposals. - Familiarity with donor databases or CRMs and supporting individual donors. - Experience in research, writing, or project coordination. - Ability to work independently in a remote/hybrid environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires extended periods of computer and screen use. Occasional travel may be required for meetings and events in alignment with organization health and safety policies.

Title : Relationship & Operations Specialist Department:Mission Edge - Operations Location:San Diego Salary:$26 - $29 Per Hour Opportunity Type:Mission Edge Internal The Role: Mission Edge is seeking a Relationship & Operations Specialist to support the Fiscal Sponsorship department in providing high touch support to our fiscally sponsored clients which operate projects under Mission Edge’s 501c3 umbrella. This person will play a crucial role in deepening relationships, answering questions, optimizing systems and processes, and helping create scalable support to nonprofit projects nationwide. Your organizational and client support expertise as a Relationship & Operations Specialist will support our 60+ fiscally sponsored projects, ensure smooth office operations, and play a vital role in our future growth by empowering our practice to scale so that our clients can better achieve their mission in an efficient and smooth manner. Mission Edge operates on a hybrid model out of our Liberty Station, Point Loma office, a historic waterfront neighborhood packed with restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, and more — the kind of place where you'll actually want to come into the office. What You Will Do: - Triage, respond, assign, follow up on and support requests from fiscally sponsored projects for HR, Accounting, and operational needs. - Support full cycle client relationship management (inquiry, application, onboarding, service fulfillment & check-ins, offboarding). - Spearhead client onboarding and lead systems trainings and new client orientation. - Leverage AI tools, automation platforms, and emerging technology to identify inefficiencies and design intelligent systems that take repetitive tasks off the team's plate. - Develop and automate processes, data tracking, dashboards/reports, knowledge bases, and SOPs — experimenting, iterating, and scaling what works. - Ensure proper donor and full cycle grants management. - Track, balance, prioritize and fulfill multiple requests and tasks at a time. - Manage office and equipment inventories, order new supplies as needed. - Tidying up/organizing the office on a regular cadence. - Assist with local employee and client event and activity setup, supply ordering, inventory maintenance and preparation. - Other projects and duties, as necessary. Desired Outcomes for this Role: - Clients consistently share that they receive exceptional service, with their questions answered promptly and clearly .Clear and accessible record of client communications, requests, and data points is kept up to date. - Consistently challenge the status quo by identifying pain points, designing AI-driven solutions, and iterating until they deliver real results. - Understand the nuances of Mission Edge deeply enough to support current and prospective clients’ needs with a varying degree of autonomy. - Embrace a transparent and collaborative environment where both big picture concepts and small details are openly discussed. - Readily embrace and gracefully navigate both client and internal team conflict. What You Will Bring: - A passion for client success and customer support. - Demonstrated hands-on experience with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) and automation platforms (e.g., Zapier, Make, or no-code equivalents), with an ability to quickly learn additional systems including G-Suite, Microsoft Office, Basecamp, Teamwork Help Desk, PEX, AdobeSign, Monday.com, and NetSuite. - A growth mindset with the ability to jump in, learn quickly, and operate with autonomy. - Demonstrated experience in process improvement. - 2-3 years of work experience in a client facing role a plus. - Demonstrated experience in relationship management is a plus. - Experience in the nonprofit sector is a plus. Who You Are: - You have empathetic, active listening skills to ask clarifying questions and always exude a people-first attitude. - In the face of multiple tight deadlines or high demands, you remain steadfast and calm, ready to provide the highest quality support. - You think in lists and love to organize the details, especially documenting processes. - You love process improvement and creating efficiencies by leveraging technology and automation. - You willingly take initiative. - You can hear an end goal and then go figure out possible solutions without detailed instruction. - You are thoughtful and solution oriented, understanding which situations may require extra attention. - You are excited to learn how Fiscal Sponsorship plays a fundamental role in Mission Edge’s greater purpose and the overall growth of the nonprofit sector. Qualifications: - Minimum 1 year of experience in client service, operations, or a related field. - Comfortable working in technology platforms and leveraging AI - Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. - Legally authorized to work in the U.S. Bonus Points For… - Experience working in or with nonprofit organizations, preferably in a client facing role. - Familiarity with tools like Monday.com, Basecamp, Teamwork or similar platforms. - Prior experience building workflows, automations, or process templates. - Comfort with data tracking, dashboards, and reporting. Perks & Benefits - Flexible hybrid work environment - Paid time off and paid holidays. - Collaborative, mission-driven team that values your growth and contributions. - Full-time position with pay ranging from $26-29 per hour depending on experience. Our Values Enjoy the Journey: We know lasting social change doesn't happen overnight, so we value the journey as much as the destination. Be Transparent: Honesty and openness are fundamental — we share information and feedback early and often. Never Settle: We constantly reimagine what's possible, always looking for better ways to serve our community. Leverage Our Circle: We're humble and know we're not experts at everything, so we foster and lean on strong networks. Teach by Doing: Actions speak louder than words — we model what we expect from our clients and ourselves. Mission Edge San Diego is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, or other protected status.