Development Associate

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

The Development Associate is an entry-level fundraising professional responsible for supporting the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors. Reporting to the Development Manager, this role plays an active part in growing the organization’s annual fund by strengthening donor relationships, supporting moves management strategies, and ensuring consistent, high-quality donor engagement. This position is both administrative and donor-facing. The Development Associate will manage outreach efforts, track donor engagement in the CRM, assist with annual fund campaigns, and support retention and upgrade strategies.

This role is ideal for detail-oriented, relationship-driven professionals seeking to build a career in fundraising.

• Assist in the planning and execution of annual fund campaigns and events, including direct mail, email appeals, journeys in Bloomerang, and social media.
• Coordinate campaign and event timelines and help manage cross-departmental tasks to ensure timely execution.
• Support donor segmentation and targeted outreach strategies through CRM.
• Track campaign performance metrics and prepare reports for the Development Manager.

• Support donor communication and outreach through phone calls, personalized emails, handwritten notes, impact communications, and meeting scheduling.
• Assist with donor research and prospect identification to expand the annual giving pipeline.

• Maintain accurate donor records within the CRM and uphold confidentiality standards.
• Support reporting and dashboard tracking related to annual fund goals.
• Assist with coordinating tours, events, and small-group engagement opportunities through event logistics and donor communications as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, customer service, or nonprofit work.
• Demonstrated interest in relationship-building and philanthropy.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM systems preferred.
• Experience with Canva or similar design tools preferred.
• Experience with  or similar project management tools preferred.
• Eager and willing to learn new systems and skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional presence and comfort engaging with donors and volunteers.