Development Associate

Description: Position Overview The SEED Foundation seeks an energetic Development Associate to help implement an ambitious annual Development Plan under the leadership of the Chief Development Officer. The Development Associate is a key member of the Development & Communications department which employs a full range of fundraising activities. Through program coordination, constituent relationship management, and donor outreach, the Development Associate helps develop and steward relationships on behalf of The SEED Foundation with prospective supporters and current donors. The Development Associate has a range of fundraising responsibilities from gifts processing and donor stewardship to major gifts and annual fund coordination to communications and event support. This position reports to the Chief Development Officer. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Donor Stewardship and Cultivation Processes donations to The SEED Foundation (and, at times, for the SEED schools) in a timely and accurate manner. Produces gift receipts and acknowledgement letters and assists in revising and adapting the content of donor correspondence as needed. Schedules, tracks, records, and updates moves for Major Gift pipeline in coordination with Chief Development Officer. Conducts prospect research; prepares briefings and presentation materials for events and donor meetings, often working closely with Chief Development Officer. Assists in the production and mailing of Annual Fund appeals; assists in the calling, electronic, and staff giving campaigns as needed. Implements tracking and calendar of Foundation grants; conducts grant research. Assists in planning of various development events; attends events as requested; supports donor engagement by tracking event attendees and volunteers, registrations, sponsorships, and donations. Provides weekly gift reports to leaders and other materials for Board of Directors meetings and as needed; prepares materials, reports, and staff logistics for Development Committee meetings. Financial Reporting and Reconciliation Works with Finance Department to ensure that gifts and pledges are booked accurately. Provides support for audits and conducts weekly, monthly, and annual reconciliations Works with Chief Development Officer and members of the Finance Department to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and deadlines related to institutional funders and grant makers. Produces Foundation fundraising reports including Weekly Year-to-Date calculations, monthly reconciliation, audit prep, payroll donation processing, and budget reconciliation Upholds advancement policies, protocols and procedures for data integrity; works closely with Chief Development Officer to maintain best practices. Communications Operations Oversees list creation and updates for newsletter audiences; assists in conceptualization; maintains and provides updated contact lists for print and electronic mailings. Supports conceptualization of Annual Report and produces Annual Report mailing list; assumes lead responsibility for assemblage and mailing. Implements social media strategy; makes periodic updates to the website in conjunction with Marketing and Communications Associate. Miscellaneous Other duties as required and deemed necessary. Requirements: Essential Experience, Skills, and Competencies Bachelor’s degree with at least 1-2 years of experience in fundraising and development. Experience utilizing complex fundraising databases, The Raiser’s Edge preferred. Strong organizational skills and broad understanding of all functions of a development office. Keen knowledge of fund development practices and procedures. Excellent written skills, good organization and attention to detail. Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and Excel. A SEED Employee: Is committed to SEED’s mission and its beliefs. Thinks strategically in aligning one’s own work streams to the larger organizational mission. Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills, with creative and positive energy for working with youth. Behaves professionally in a fast-paced environment and with a variety of constituents. Works independently as well as collaboratively with a team while managing multiple tasks.