Development Associate

Position Overview

The Development Associate will play a vital role in the organization's fundraising efforts by supporting prospect research and management, coordinating the associate board, and assisting in donor relations and event planning. This position is in-person with Hybrid possibility (3 Days in-office; 2 Days Remote).

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and analyze potential and existing major gift prospects using various tools and resources.
• Prepare comprehensive prospect profiles detailing financial capacity, philanthropic interests, and relationships.
• Validate prospect ratings and wealth screening results by analyzing financial indicators and philanthropic history.
• Manage prospect assignments and move management processes within the donor database, ensuring data accuracy.
• Monitor relevant news and trends to proactively identify new prospects.
• Generate reports and presentations on prospect research findings and fundraising progress.
• Collaborate with gift officers and other development staff on research requests and cultivation strategies.
• Serve as the primary liaison for the Associate Board, coordinating recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing engagement.
• Facilitate communication between the Associate Board, staff, and the governing Board, while tracking fundraising efforts.
• Help plan and execute fundraising events and initiatives driven by the Associate Board.
• Coordinate with program staff to match volunteer opportunities and maintain the organization’s CRM and donor communications.
• Coordinate logistics and track timelines for donor events, meetings, and maintain a social media presence to support outreach.
• Provide general administrative support to the Development team as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management).
• Minimum of one year of experience in development, prospect research, or related fundraising roles.
• Proficiency in donor management software such as Raiser's Edge and prospect research tools.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize information from various sources.
• Commitment to the organization's mission and values.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including a choice of health plans.
• Contribution to retirement savings to help secure your future.
• Life, short and long term disability coverage ensuring your well-being.
• Supportive work environment with a hybrid work model to promote work-life balance.