Development Associate

Job Details

Job Location:

Central Office - Birmingham, AL 35242

Position Type:
Full Time

• Maintain accurate donor and prospect records, including gift, pledge and contact information.
• Support donor acknowledgments, correspondence, recognition and stewardship activities.
• Prepare donor reports, lists and materials and assist with database maintenance and reconciliation

• Conduct basic research and assist with preparing profiles on prospective individual, corporate and foundation donors.
• Support donor appeals, fundraising campaigns, prospect development and other fundraising initiatives.
• Assist the Development team with research, solicitation materials and donor communications.

• Support campaign tracking, donor materials, communications, meetings and stewardship activities.
• Assist with special Development projects, coordinating information, timelines and follow-up across departments.

• Gather and create photographs, video and written stories that showcase Glenwood's programs, people, impact and community.
• Support the development, scheduling and posting of content across social media, the website, The Grove and other digital communications.
• Assist with writing, editing and maintaining digital content while working with the Director of Communications and Marketing to maintain brand consistency

• Support planning, execution and follow-up for Development events, including Big Top, Golf Tournament, Power of Possibilities Gala, Pecans for Autism, and other fundraising activities.
• Assist with guest lists, registration, donor and sponsor stewardship, event communications and event-related content.
• Provide additional support to the Development and Donor Engagement Manager during periods of high event activity

• Provide administrative, organizational and project support to the Development team, including meetings, reports, correspondence, presentations and departmental records.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining accuracy, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A strong communicator, with excellent writing, editing and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and resourceful, with an eye for compelling stories, photography, video and digital content.
• Proactive and adaptable, able to identify needs and work independently while knowing when to seek direction.
• Collaborative, with the ability to work effectively across Development, Marketing and Communications and other Glenwood departments.
• Professional and discreet, particularly when handling donor and organizational information.
• Mission-driven and relationship-oriented, with the ability to build positive relationships with donors, families, employees, volunteers and community partners.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit management, business, development or a related field; relevant education, internships, volunteer experience or professional experience may be considered.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and follow through on assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or comparable productivity tools.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to handle confidential donor and organizational information with discretion.
• Ability to learn and effectively use new software, databases, and digital tools.

• 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred; internships, volunteer work, freelance work or part-time experience may be considered.
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising and Development operations.
• Working knowledge of donor databases or CRM systems.
• Familiarity with Word Press or another website content management…