Development Associate at Sonrisas Dental Health

$65,000 - $72,000 per year. Full Time Exempt position.

Please send your resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the position to Spandan Chakrabarti, Director of Development, at schakrabarti.

Job Title:
Development Associate

Organization: Sonrisas Dental Health

Reports to: Director of Development

Pay Range: $65,000 – $72,000

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP),401(K) match,paidholidaysand time offisavailable.

At Sonrisas Dental Health, we believe that a healthy smile is for everyone.

As a safety net dental provider, weare dedicated to providingaccess to high quality dental care and oral health education to those in need.

We serve 10,000 community members through clinical care and community-based programming each year.

Sonrisas’ Development team raises $3.5 million annuallytofillcritical care gaps and sustaincommunity-based oral health programming for those in need.

We are supported bythe generosity ofgrant partners, event sponsors, and individual donors in this endeavor.

As the Development Associate, you will be the backbone of the Sonrisas Development team. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Development (DoD), you will provide critical, tactical support with a primary focus on gift acceptance, donor reconciliation, and administrative excellence.

Our Development staff is led by the Director of Development, supported by a Corporate Partnerships Manager,the Development Associate, and consultants supporting grant management and event logistics.

Our team, strategy, and activities are also supported by the CEO and the Board’s Development Committee.

• Gift & Data Integrity: Ensuretheaccuratecoding and entry of all contributions–includingpledges,gifts,in-kind contributions,stocks,andDAFs.
• Donor Stewardship Support: Assist with executing the acknowledgement process by preparingtimelyacknowledgments, ensuring every donor feels valued.
• Reporting & Monitoring: Generatereports with high precisionto support individual giving, corporate fundraising, and foundation grantsandmaintainpledgeinvoices to ensure consistent revenue flow.
• Administrative Backbone: Maintain task lists, timelines,and meeting notes for Development staff,Board committee, and contractors supporting Development operations.
  
  Collaborate with DoD to ensure deadlines are met.
• Digital Campaign & Event Tactics: Help build andmaintaincampaigns, event ticketing pages, and RSVP lists to support our signature fundraising events.
• Communications &Communication Assets: Support the communications strategythroughproduction and distribution ofsocial media content, annual reports,newsletters, and stories. Maintain internal content library.
• Research & Grants: Conduct deep-dive donor research usingweb and in-house toolsto empower frontline fundraisers, whileassistingin grant research and data generation.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support Developmentoperations and objectives.

• A Database Enthusiast: You have 2+ years of nonprofit development experience with a heavy focus on database management and CRM software.
• Detail-Oriented & Accurate: You have a demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deadlines witha high levelof attention to detail.
• A Collaborative Partner: You enjoy working with program staff and volunteers to cultivate a “culture of philanthropy” across the organization.
• Growth-Minded: You have a desire to grow professionally as a developmentprofessional.
• Cross-Functional Collaborator: You take deep ownership of your primary portfolio butmaintaina flexible mindset, ready to brainstorm, pivot, or lend a hand to colleagues when organizational priorities shift.

• Experience: Bachelor’s degreeor equivalent preferred; proven ability toleveragerelationships with staff, board members, and volunteers.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), CRM databases (e.g., Bloomerang), and basic administrative tools like Word Press and Canva.
• Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills suitable for drafting meeting agendas, minutes, and supporting materials.
• Operational Agility: Willingness to adopt a semi-flexible schedule to provide on-siteassistancefor occasional nights and weekends at events.
• Local Insight: Knowledge of San Mateo County businesses and community organizations is preferred.
• Planning, organizing, and effective time management.
• Problem analysis and assessment.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Humble confidence and initiative.

• This position requires hours of sitting, walking, and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Ability to lift small boxes up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to travel and transport supplies throughout San Mateo County.

As of January 2026

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