Donor Engagement & Growth Associate (Early Career, Part-Time, Community-Focused

Juvenile Justice Advocates International (JJAI) is seeking a highly outgoing, organized, and self-directed Donor Engagement & Growth Associate to help build and strengthen our community of supporters.

This is a people-first role. You will be reaching out to donors, following up consistently, and helping turn interest into long-term support. If you enjoy talking to people, building relationships, and taking initiative, this role is for you.

This position is part-time and ideal for someone early in their career who wants to grow in nonprofit fundraising, outreach, or community engagement. We are especially interested in candidates with experience in community-based organizations or university groups focused on outreach, community engagement, or Latino/Latinx communities (e.g., COPAL, CLUES, Mi Gente, Latino Student Union, or similar).

• Donors feel personally connected and engaged with JJAI
• Outreach and follow-up are consistent and well-organized
• Past supporters are successfully re-engaged
• New relationships and opportunities are identified and developed

• Reach out to donors and supporters via phone, email, and in-person meetings
• Follow up consistently and build authentic relationships
• Help re-engage past donors and strengthen current supporter relationships
• Track outreach, conversations, and next steps using simple systems (CRM or spreadsheets)
• Support donor communications and stewardship efforts
• Help plan and support small events and gatherings
• Identify potential donors, connectors, and partnership opportunities
• Represent JJAI in community-facing settings with warmth and professionalism

Required:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable initiating conversations and building relationships
• Highly organized with strong follow-through
• Self-starter who takes initiative without needing constant direction
• Ability to manage multiple conversations and tasks at once
• Interest in nonprofit, advocacy, or mission-driven work

Strong Plus:

• Spanish-speaking ability
• Experience engaging across cultures and communities
• Background in outreach, organizing, events, sales, hospitality, or community engagement
• Experience with donor tracking tools, CRMs, Airtable, or spreadsheets
• Familiarity with the Twin Cities community

Energy, initiative, and follow-through matter more than perfect experience. We welcome candidates with transferable skills from community outreach, organizing, events, or other people-facing roles.

This role has strong potential to grow into a larger development or community engagement position over time.