Advancement Associate

Summary The Annual Giving Associate collaborates with the VP of Advancement in planning, executing, and evaluating the Foundation’s annual giving programs. The Associate leads donor acquisition, renewal, digital fundraising, direct mail campaigns, employee giving, and stewardship communications, enhancing donor engagement and supporting the long‑term growth of the organization’s annual revenue streams. Essential Job Functions Implement and manage all components of the annual giving program, including direct mail, digital campaigns, Giving Tuesday, year‑end appeals, and donor acquisition efforts. Maintain a year‑round fundraising calendar with integrated communications, donor touchpoints, and cultivation plans. Work directly with the Director of Mission Advancement to strengthen the Foundation’s annual revenue base and ensure sustainable long‑term growth. Support strategy for increasing donor retention, reactivating lapsed donors, and expanding the donor pipeline. Analyze donor behavior and campaign performance to optimize results. Manage donor acknowledgment processes, personalized stewardship outreach, and impact communications. Support cultivation of mid‑level donors and develop pathways toward major giving. Manage online giving platforms, social fundraising tools, and workplace campaigns. Develop peer‑to‑peer fundraising initiatives in partnership with Board and volunteer leadership. Coordinate donor data entry, reporting, and tracking with Advancement Services staff. Ensure accurate documentation of donor interactions, pledges, and communications. Partner with Marketing to align messaging for appeals and donor communications. Support event revenue generation through targeted donor participation strategies. Learn about every entity under the CDS Life Transitions umbrella to effectively raise funds for each entity individually and collectively. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Support presentations and participate in meetings with internal teams, donors, and diverse stakeholder groups as needed. Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Build and maintain positive working relationships with constituents, including staff, individuals served, families, vendors, and donors. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, communicating clearly, professionally, and respectfully. Exhibit effective time‑management and organizational skills, with attention to detail and follow‑through. Have working knowledge of social media platforms and understand their use in communication, outreach, and engagement. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, public relations, or a related field preferred. 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, development, nonprofit administration, marketing, customer relations, or a related professional setting preferred. Familiarity with donor databases, CRM systems, or fundraising software (e.g., DonorPerfect, Raiser’s Edge, or similar) preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered. All experience and education requirements, except when required by federal, state, or local laws, may be waived at the discretion of management with the approval of the Chief Executive Officer in collaboration with Human Resources. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Sedentary working environment. Ability to reach above shoulder level. Ability to turn/twist upper body. Ability to use hand repetitive action for fine manipulating, keyboarding, and typing. Corporate Qualifications/Expectations Adhere to all CDS Life Transitions, Inc. policies and procedures. Adhere to the Agency Mission, Vision, Shared Values, and Customer Service Standards. Attend mandatory education and training modules as scheduled; obtain and maintain all required certifications/training by State regulations and CDS policy. Act as a professional representative of CDS Life Transitions, Inc. in regard to appearance, behavior, temperament, communication, language, and dress. The listed salary range represents the organization’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The offered salary will be determined by applicant qualifications and experience, education, position‑specific licensing/training, and departmental budgets. CDS Life Transitions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. CDS Life Transitions will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr