Development Associate

Summary The Development Associate is responsible for assisting the ED with daily operations and supporting the Development team with donor outreach and stewardship, calendar scheduling, and travel arrangements. This role will also manage the process of locating, applying, and reporting on grants while also being instrumental in allowing the Development Team to focus on direct donor interactions. Description About Children’s Diabetes Foundation: The Children’s Diabetes Foundation serves as a beacon of hope and resilience for families facing type 1 diabetes. A dedicated lifeline where compassion, innovation, and community empower individuals to face the complications of diabetes with hope and support. Our mission is to raise funds to support the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes in research, care, and education. Rooted in 50 years of partnership with the Barbara Davis Center, CDF welcomes all people of all ages affected by T1D into a supportive network of compassionate health professionals, offering relief from burdens, advancing cures, and fostering emotional and physical healing in the face of a relentless, life-long disease. Job description: The Children’s Diabetes Foundation is looking for a Development Associate to be a force multiplier for the Executive Director (ED) and the Development Team. The Development Associate is responsible for assisting the ED with daily operations and supporting the Development team with donor outreach and stewardship, calendar scheduling, and travel arrangements. This role will also manage the process of locating, applying, and reporting on grants while also being instrumental in allowing the Development Team to focus on direct donor interactions. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Manage complex scheduling, prioritize meetings, and handle inbox correspondence for the Executive Director 2. Prepare reports, draft documents, take meeting minutes, and maintain filing system 3. Coordinate, track, and manage ED level projects and deadlines 4. Maintain database integrity and import new donor records 5. Manage entirety of grant writing process from locating and applying, to reporting 6. Create ad hoc donor reports and segmented lists 7. Draft and edit donor correspondence as needed 8. Manage tax acknowledgement process 9. Coordinate travel arrangements and scheduling donor meetings 10. Support strategic tasks and maintain operational efficiency of Development team 11. Lead recognition efforts for partnerships, sponsorships, and donors 12. Other responsibilities to support the Development operation as needed KEY PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS 1. Manage up to the development team and ED with next steps and reminders for current priorities 2. Excellent execution of our donor acknowledgement process to steward our donors 3. Accurate and timely data entry into the donor database 4. Achieve yearly grant budget expectations KEY QUALIFICATIONS 1. 2+ years of experience in an administrative role reporting directly to upper management required 2. Project management experience preferred 3. Grant writing and reporting experience required 4. Experience at a nonprofit or fundraising office preferred 5. Total personal alignment with our mission and vision and commitment to our core values 6. Experience with Microsoft Office 7. Experience in CRM administration a plus but not required 8. Able to establish trust and strong working relationships with colleagues, partners, and donors 9. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written form 10. Adept in managing multiple projects and competing priorities 11. High degree of organization and excellent use of systems Benefits This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed. The role follows a hybrid office schedule and is based in Aurora, CO. Benifits Include 403 (b) 403 (b) matching Employer paid health insurance Dental & Vision insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Pay: Hourly wage of $24.00 – $28.00 per hour Organization type: Nonprofit Type of role: Full-time Work Environment: Hybrid Job Category: Development Hourly: $24.00 – $28.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr