Development Associate

Job Overview

This position is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies designed to achieve annual revenue targets with a diverse stream of revenue sources. The Development Associate works with the Development and Communications Manager in supporting the achievement of fundraising goals set forth in the comprehensive annual fundraising plan. The specific areas of work include donor relations, special events and appeals, and volunteer program management.

This is a hybrid position, and there is an expectation to attend events and meetings in person, as well as regular office hours.

• Coordinates the donor relations process, including reviewing and revising the gift acknowledgment matrix; generating engaging, concise, and error-free gift acknowledgment letters; maintaining donor records in the fundraising database, and ensuring benefit/deliverables fulfillment.
• Produces donor reports and mailing lists for various fundraising activities, analysis, and planning.
• Produces all appeals (mail, email, social media, etc.) and materials; assists with logistics of appeals.
• Conducts corporate community partner research and outreach to collect in-kind gifts, coordinating processes, and pick-up/distribution.
• Coordinates special event logistics and marketing and provides support to committees and Sr. Development Manager. Events include the annual luncheon, AVANCE to College Student Showcase, and third-party events.
• Conducts donor prospect research and maintains accurate information; assists with major donor meeting coordination.
• Collaborates with VISTA Ameri Corps Members/Interns to manage outreach and communications for special events.
• Researches and obtains in-kind items and services for community and program events.
• Creates and schedules content for social media channels, while engaging with social media audience by responding to comments and messages, inviting to like and follow the page, sharing tagged posts and fundraisers, and tagging community partners.
• Takes photos and/or seeks out volunteers to photograph program implementation including staff, clients, events, and classroom activities.
• Writes articles for e-newsletters and website blogs.
• Collects and organizes client stories for dissemination through communication channels.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and regular evaluation of a comprehensive fundraising plan.
• Participates in donor fairs at corporations and other workplace giving sites.
• Works in collaboration with Program Manager to develop corporate volunteer opportunities and to recruit, place, manage and steward corporate and community volunteers.
• Attends committee meetings monthly and takes minutes.

• Execution & Accountability
• Problem Solving & Decision-Making
• Communication & Influence
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Stakeholder Focus
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning

Required:

• Associates Degree in business management, marketing, communications, public relations, or related field

Required:

• Minimum of 1-year nonprofit work experience in development, communications, or volunteer management

Preferred:

• 2 years + nonprofit work experience preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, both oral and written; preferred but not required
• Knowledge of fundraising principles
• Attention to detail, highly organized, accurate, and must possess a professional demeanor
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and deadlines
• Excellent writing skills and ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, donors, and the general public
• Ability to understand and use a variety of computer applications and appropriate software, including spreadsheets, word processing, database applications, and Microsoft Office Suite; and workplace electronic technology, including internet access, networking, and Outlook e-mail. Advanced computer skills may be necessary including presentation/training materials
• Must be able to work evenings or weekends as required
• Must…