Development Associate

Development Associate Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance Augusta, Maine (hybrid plus in state travel)

Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance is seeking a Development Associate to provide critical support to the Executive Director and advancement operations. This new role combines administrative excellence with development support, ensuring that MMSA’s leadership has the bandwidth to focus on donor relations, partnerships, and mission advancement.

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced coursework in humanities, education, or nonprofit management a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit administration, advancement and development, or program coordination.
• Experience supporting executive-level staff, preferably in a nonprofit or cultural/educational organization.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, experience with donor CRMs preferred.
• Proficiency with prospect research platforms.
• Strong writing, editing, and communications skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and work collaboratively across a small team.
• Ability to attend monthly team meetings at the MMSA offices in Augusta and travel occasionally, including rare overnights, to other locations in Maine (expenses paid).

• Salary range of $55-$75K, depending on experience.
• 401k with 10% match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
• 4 weeks’ Earned Paid Leave, 14 paid holidays, paid sick time
• Flexible schedule – hybrid

• Create and implement a donor stewardship plan to retain donors.
• Donor and prospect research, tracking, and database entry.
• Creation of donor correspondence, proposals, and stewardship materials.
• Coordinate logistics for fundraising events and donor meetings.
• Track gifts, prepare acknowledgment letters, and ensure timely donor recognition.
• Help build and maintain donor pipelines and reports for leadership and Board.
• Manage the Executive Director’s calendar, travel, scheduling, and correspondence.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, and materials for Board and committee meetings.
• Draft and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Manage and maintain MMSA’s donor database.
• Work with the marketing team to create advancement-related materials and content.
• Coordinate community-facing programs, donor tours, and engagement activities.

MMSA is a non-profit organization based in Augusta, Maine. MMSA finds inspiring new ways to get people excited about science, technology, engineering, and math today so that our youth can become the innovators and workforce of tomorrow. We lead professional development experiences for K-12 STEM educators and conduct research and evaluation of STEM learning experiences.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.