Fundraising Associate

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Support fundraising consultants in the execution of fundraising plans and donor engagement strategies. Assist with donor outreach activities, including drafting correspondence, scheduling meetings, and preparing call time materials. Maintain accurate donor and prospect information within fundraising databases and CRM systems. Conduct donor and prospect research to identify fundraising opportunities and support client strategies. Coordinate logistics for fundraising events, receptions, virtual events, and campaign activities. Prepare donor acknowledgments, event follow-up communications, and stewardship materials. Assist with tracking fundraising progress and generating reports on campaign performance and donor activity. Support compliance-related recordkeeping and reporting efforts. Provide administrative support, including scheduling, document preparation, and meeting coordination. Collaborate with team members to ensure exceptional client service and timely deliverables. Enter and update donor data accurately and timely. Draft professional emails, thank-you notes, and donor communications. Maintain confidentiality regarding donor, client, and company information. Support special projects and other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Bachelor's degree in political science, nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, or a related field. 1-3 years of in-college experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, or a related area. Understanding of and ability to create healthy organizational culture required. Excellent interpersonal communication skills required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and experience with fundraising software (e.g., NGP, Campaign Deputy, ActBlue, etc.) is a plus. Passion for the organization's mission and a commitment to making a positive impact. EXPECTATIONS Up to 25% travel within the United States for client meetings, trainings, conferences, and events Primarily remote work environment, with in-person attendance required for approved client meetings, trainings, and events as needed PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT This position is primarily remote and performed from a home office or other approved remote work location. Employees regularly use company-issued desktop or laptop computers, phones, video conferencing platforms, printers, scanners, and other standard office equipment. When attending client meetings, trainings, conferences, or events, employees may work in professional office, meeting, event, or conference environments and may be required to travel and transport materials or equipment necessary to support client engagements. This job description is designed to give you an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities for this position. As the Company evolves and grows over time this job description may be changed in consultation with you. You will be expected to embrace such changes, to work flexibly, and to rise to the challenge of developing your skills over time. #J-18808-Ljbffr