Advancement Associate

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Discover Your Impact at MLT At MLT, we’re more than just a workplace; you'll be part of a dynamic team that's setting the standard for what ambitious, forward-thinking work looks like.

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Discover Your Impact at MLT

At MLT, we’re more than just a workplace; you'll be part of a dynamic team that's setting the standard for what ambitious, forward-thinking work looks like. We move with purpose, value big ideas, and give our people the runway to lead and make an impact where it counts. Here, your work directly supports programs that develop the next generation of leaders, helping talented professionals grow, succeed, and make meaningful contributions. The reasons our people love working at MLT are as unique as they are. Come join us and discover the power of doing work that truly matters.

As the Advancement Associate on the Advancement Team, you will play a critical role in driving MLT’s fundraising and engagement efforts. MLT is looking for an exceptional team member who will support both the Advancement Department and the broader organization through existing and prospective donor outreach, moves management, and other donor-facing activities. You will also help strengthen the operational backbone of the team by maintaining clean, accurate data and systems that power our fundraising work. In this highly collaborative role, you will work closely with Advancement teammates, senior leaders, and cross-functional partners across MLT. Success in this role looks like someone who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive, someone who ensures no donor touchpoint or data entry falls through the cracks. You will help ensure our team is equipped to engage donors with excellence, directly supporting MLT’s ability to scale impact and advance its mission.

Conducting prospect and donor research to support tailored engagement materials, donor profiles, and philanthropic briefings.

Preparing and coordinating donor-facing materials, such as presentations, pledge letters, and personalized stewardship deliverables.

Ensuring accurate and timely data management in Salesforce, including updates to donor profiles, opportunities, payment records, and documentation.

Supporting annual giving efforts by managing timely acknowledgments and donor stewardship communications.

Assisting the Finance team with audit support, including invoicing, monthly reconciliation, and past-due payment tracking.

Coordinating Advancement’s internal event invitation process and supporting cross-functional collaboration for MLT program events and team meetings.

Maintaining and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for gift processing, quality assurance, and data operations.

Supporting charity rating submissions and maintaining third-party records to strengthen MLT’s philanthropic profile.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum 3-5+ years of professional experience in a relevant field.

Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail; proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across stakeholders.

Diligent, conscientious, and proactive, with the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment and support a growing team.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to anticipate needs and form productive, positive, mutually beneficial relationships throughout the organization.

Strong organizational and project management skills and attention to detail, with a proven track record of completing projects and meeting deadlines.

Demonstrated ability and interest in using technology tools, and commitment to data integrity and maximizing its usage to advance MLT’s mission.

Knowledge of Google Suite, Salesforce CRM, web-based biographical and wealth-rating platforms, and Asana project management a plus.