Development Associate

To support major donor fundraising efforts, the part-time Development Associate will schedule meetings, conduct prospect research, and solicit donations while working remotely in a performance-driven, hands-on training program. Key responsibilities Schedule meetings with major donors and document outreach activities in CRM systems Conduct research on donor prospects and prepare detailed reports for the Donor Relations team Make gratitude and discovery calls to donors, while tracking interactions and soliciting donations from assigned lists Required qualifications Strong organizational skills with the ability to track communications accurately Alignment with YAL's mission and principles of individual liberty Detail-oriented with the ability to conduct basic research and summarize findings Comfortable using Google Workspace and willing to learn CRM systems Coachable and eager to develop new skills in fundraising and donor communication