Development Associate

Job Summary

The Development Associate provides critical support to the Development Department by assisting with logistical tasks, event planning, donor database management, and other administrative functions. This role ensures the smooth operation of fundraising efforts, donor stewardship, and special events, contributing to the overall mission of the organization by maintaining effective communication and providing organizational support to development team members.

Development

• Donor Database Management – Maintains and updates donor information in Donor Perfect, ensures accuracy of donor records, tracks gifts, generates reports, and analyzes donor data to inform fundraising strategies.
• Event Planning & Execution – Assists in planning and coordinating logistics for fundraising events, manages event registration, liaises with vendors, coordinates production of event materials.
• Fundraising Support – Assists with annual fundraising campaigns, appeals, grant submissions, supports direct mail efforts, drafts donor communications.
• Logistical & Administrative Support – Provides day‑to‑day administrative support, schedules meetings, manages calendar, assists in managing relationships with sponsors, maintains inventory.
• Stewardship & Donor Relations – Ensures timely acknowledgement of gifts, assists in executing donor stewardship plans, supports donor retention efforts.
• Prospect Research – Conducts research on potential donors, prepares prospect profiles and briefings for leadership and the development team.

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience – 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, event coordination, or nonprofit administration.
• Knowledge / Skills – Proficiency in donor management software (Donor Perfect, Raiser’s Edge, or similar), Microsoft Office Suite, event planning tools, strong organization, project management, written and verbal communication, ability to work independently and collaboratively, strong interpersonal skills, commitment to mission and values.

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Non‑profit Organization Management