Development Associate

Development Associate In Office Position

Status:
Exempt Full-Time – Salary
- Mid-Level

Salary:
Annual
- Starting at $56,485 – $60,000 (DOE)

Benefits:
After 60 Days Offered
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- After 30 Days Offered 403b Plan

Primary Function:
Development Functions/Data Entry/Donor Relations/Events

Direct Supervisor:
Director of Development

Our Non‑Profit Organization has a positive mission and team environment!

If you have a strong work ethic, a passion to contribute to a great cause, and experience with fundraising, then apply for our Development Associate position today.

The Wild Animal Sanctuary is a place where motivated individuals can immerse themselves into a dedicated community, working side by side to provide a safe‑haven for rescued animals to live out the rest of their lives with dignity and respect. We are so much more than a workplace. We are a team committed to service, to bettering our communities, and the world.

Constituents Portfolio Management/Donor Relations 50% | Data Entry 20% | Event Coordination 20% | Perform other Job Duties as assigned 10%

The Development Associate will support the strategic Donor Relation efforts for our non‑profit organization Development Department by aiding in event coordination, data entry, donor relations, creating personalized communication, and performing other development activities, with an emphasis on constituent’s profiles and donations. This role personally identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards any gift donations and prospects in accordance with organizational procedures and goals.

Incorporates collaborative relationships with development colleagues and constituents by coordination of solicitation efforts, executing internal processes and procedures, and aligning outreach efforts for multiple development programs and initiatives within the department. Will aide other development associates with working events including but not limited to coordination, set‑up, and tear down. Weekends Required.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; at least 3‑5 years of documented development professional experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified or combined education with experience
• Experience in a nonprofit sector preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient Handwriting Skills
• Proficient with Word/ Computer based software programs
• Experience working in Blackbaud/Altru or similar non‑profit systems is preferred
• Open availability for events Evenings and Weekends

• Solid understanding of basic fundraising principles
• Able to learn and perform tasks on software programs (Excel, Word, Altru, etc…)
• Able to maintain confidentiality; demonstrates sound judgement and discretion
• Ability to liaise with other department to achieve a common goal
• Able to lift 50lbs or more
• Flexible to working weekends and some evenings (Events) as needed
• Ability to work as a team
• Attention to Detail

• Prepare all donor relation plans and ensure compliance to all company procedures
• Monitor all constituents fundraising activities including data entry and profile overview
• Perform research on various projects to prepare all projections for revenue
• Achieve all development objectives
• Maintain an effective network of all community organization partnerships
• Provide support to all development activities
• Process reporting calendars, and track activities in fundraising database and electronic/hard‑copy filing system
• Analyze all contract procedures and assist to implement policies
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with all donors
• Perform regular/daily data entry and research on all public and private donations
• Maintain an effective portfolio for all donors and ensure optimal usage of all fundraising software and monitor gift cycles for all development activities
• Monitor all development events and activities and ensure effective and appropriate implementations and provide assistance to the event/s when needed.
• Conducts, writes, edits, and/or participates the preparation of persuasive, accurate, and grammatically and syntactically correct solicitations,…