Development Associate (hybrid)

CommuniCare+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.

CommuniCare+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples,

people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of

all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system.

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

***The following reflects requirements and essential functions of this position but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Essential functions include basic job duties, core elements, or fundamental responsibilities that an employee must perform to hold the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation (accommodation may be requested). Duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive, and they may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or any other reason. ***

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS/TRAINING

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

At least 3+years of professional experience in nonprofit development, administrative support, or high-touch philanthropic and/or hospitality customer service environments.

• Prior experience in fundraising, development or nonprofit work required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, donor-centered messaging.
• High commitment to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor CRM/database systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with comfort engaging high-net-worth donors, volunteers, and cross-functional internal partners.
• Creativity, adaptability, and desire to grow professionally with in nonprofit fundraising.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Draft, customize, and coordinate donor acknowledgments, thank-you letters, appeals, and impact communications, ensuring timely, accurate, and personalized outreach across all giving levels.

Maintain accurate, up-to-date donors, gifts, and communication records within the CRM, documenting donor touchpoints and ensuring compliance with internal data standards and best practices.

Implement donor recognition processes, including tracking recognition commitments, coordinating acknowledgments, and ensuring consistency across print, digital, and event-based recognition.

Coordinate follow-up communications after gifts, meetings, events, and campaigns to ensure strong donor stewardship and continuity.

Provide administrative and project support for annual fundraising campaigns, including Year-End Appeals and targeted giving initiatives.

Build and manage donor segmentation lists for appeals and outreach, ensuring accurate targeting based on giving history, engagement, and interests.

Monitor donor response rates and giving activity, identifying opportunities for renewals, upgrades, and re-engagement.

Support the preparation of campaign calendars, content schedules, and internal tracking tools.

Provide logistical and administrative support for fundraising and donor engagement events, including registration, RSVPs, guest lists, seating, vendor communication, timelines, and post-event follow-up.

Work independently while collaborating effectively across teams, bringing a proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused approach to all responsibilities.

Communicate with donors, colleagues, and community partners with professionalism, and sound judgment, while maintaining confidentiality in all donor-related and financial matters.

Performs other duties as assigned.