Development Associate

Donor Services Associate

Reports To:

Vice President of Development
Type:
Full Time (non-exempt)

Location:

Downtown Albuquerque, fully in-person, in office

Start Date:

Fall 2026
Salary Range: $24 to $26.50/hr

The Albuquerque Community Foundation (“ACF”) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity created by and for people in the greater Albuquerque area, with Assets Under Management of nearly $200 million. ACF administers a permanent community endowment comprised of many gifts, large and small, and uses those resources to support nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. We serve primarily the four-county area of Valencia, Bernalillo, Torrance, and Sandoval counties, while maintaining a broader vision to lead in community philanthropy across New Mexico and beyond.

ACF serves as the sole member of the New Mexico Community Trust (“NMCT”), a statewide 501(c)(3) organization that extends our reach and impact across New Mexico. NMCT enables the Foundation to partner with communities, public agencies, and funders on large-scale initiatives, fiscal sponsor ships, and collaborative funding efforts that address critical needs across the state.

Together, ACF and NMCT connect people, resources, and ideas to strengthen communities. Our leadership spans local, state, and national partnerships, and our donor-advised fund holders support causes both statewide and nationwide. We enable individuals, families, and organizations to engage in philanthropy in ways that are meaningful, flexible, and impactful—whether through immediate giving or long-term investment.

We invest in the long-term well-being of nonprofit organizations and bring people together to convene diverse voices, foster collaboration, and advance solutions to complex challenges. Our work is grounded in equitable practices and guided by our mission, vision, strategic priorities, and commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The Development Associate (internal title: Donor Services Associate) supports nonprofit development and fundraising operations through donor database management, gift processing, donor stewardship, and donor communications. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Associate helps coordinate fundholder onboarding, acknowledgement activities, fundraising events, and engagement initiatives aligned with the Foundation’s Strategic Plan, while maintaining accurate donor records and materials.

This role suits someone early in a development career who wants to learn the field from the inside, and it also suits an experienced professional who enjoys detailed, donor facing work at an established foundation.

• Provide excellent customer service to donors, fund holders, and professional advisors.

• Assist with donor engagement activities including scheduling, meeting prep, follow-up communication, and mailings.

• Support the onboarding process for new fund holders by preparing and tracking fundholder materials and forms.

• Coordinate regular donor acknowledgment processes such as thank-you letters, calls, and other touchpoints.

• Processcheckdeposits.

• Help prepare fund agreements and amendments as directed.

• Maintainaccuratedonorand prospect records in the Foundation’s database called Community Suite and other tools.

• Generate reports and donor lists for mailings, campaigns, and outreach efforts.

• Organize and update development-related materials including fund agreements, giving handouts, and quarterly fundraising letters.

• Provide administrative and logistical support for donor-related events, including invitation tracking, registration, and follow-up.

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