Join a dynamic Development team as a Development Associate, where you'll manage key projects and enhance fundraising efforts. This role supports donor relations and contributes to innovative fundraising campaigns while collaborating closely with various teams. Ideal for someone with a passion for fundraising and excellent organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities
Support and staff the Young Leaders Committee
Develop and maintain a portfolio of 30-50 mid-level donors and prospects
Collaborate with the marketing team on multi-channel fundraising campaigns
Manage collaborations between individual giving, marketing, events, and volunteers
Provide donor relations and stewardship efforts
Oversee donor acknowledgment letters and data integrity
Conduct donor and prospect research
Plan and execute donor and volunteer meetings and events
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
2+ years relevant work experience in development/fundraising, sales, or customer service
Experience with donor databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Samaritan)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of fundraising operations
Comfortable using social media and conducting online prospect research