Development Associate

Development Associate

This role supports the fundraising team across donor recordkeeping, outreach coordination, event support, and general development functions. It's a great fit for someone with some nonprofit background looking to build out their skills in donor relations and fundraising strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support donor-facing communications, including campaign messaging, emails, and acknowledgment letters
• Help coordinate stewardship activities, including mailing schedules and outreach timing
• Research prospective donors and potential funding sources
• Keep donor records current and accurate within CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred)
• Monitor donations, pledges, and giving patterns over time
• Pull reports and assist with data analysis to inform fundraising decisions
• Support logistics planning for donor meetings and events
• Put together donor-facing materials like packets, decks, and proposals
• Proofread and refine outgoing donor communications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, not required
• 25 years of experience in fundraising, donor support, or nonprofit development work
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); CRM experience required, Salesforce preferred
• Exposure to online giving platforms a plus; iCIMS experience preferred
• Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communicator
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative

Perks:

• Contribute to an organization doing genuinely impactful work
• Broaden your exposure to nonprofit operations and donor engagement strategy
• Build professional experience in the fundraising space