Development Associate

Job Description Salary: 75k Salary Job Overview TheDevelopment Associateis responsible formanaging donor and program engagement systems, supporting fundraising initiatives, and coordinating strategic events that advance the organizations mission. This position oversees the CRM system to ensure data integrity across donor and program records, supports donor stewardship efforts, and collaborates with internal teams to align developmentactivitieswith organizational goals.The role requires strong relationship-building skills, CRM management experience, and the ability to coordinate multi-channel fundraising campaigns and events. TheDevelopment Associateworks closely with theDevelopment Manager, Programs Team, and Marketing & Communications Team to ensure seamless execution of engagement strategies and contribute to the organizations growth and visibility. Additional Responsibilities and Duties Strategic Growth & Partnerships Support the cultivation of corporate partnerships byassistingwith outreach, tracking engagement, and documenting partnership activity within the CRM. Assist the Development Team inmaintaininga pipeline of individual and corporate partners. Prepare summaries and materials related to partnership opportunities for review by Developmentleadership. Fundraising & Development Support fundraising activities including direct mail, digital campaigns, corporate donations, and sponsorships. Collaborate with the Development Manager on campaign execution and donor engagement efforts. Represent the organization at fundraising and community events as assigned. Conductdonor,corporate, and grant prospect research to support fundraising goals. Financial Coordination Participate inmonthly meetings with the Finance Department to ensure donations are accurately recorded and reconciled. Assistwith trackingfundraisingdepartment budget andsupportthe Finance Department with documentation andsponsormonitoring. Identifycost-saving opportunities across fundraising and operational activities. CRM & Systems Management Maintain and update the CRM system to ensureaccuratedonor records, stakeholder pipelines, and aligned marketingand communications fundraising plan. Set up and manage donor and program pipelines to support engagement and reporting. Generate CRM reportsand dashboardsfor use by the Executive and Development Team. Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to align CRM strategies with communication flows. Provide CRM training and supportforstaff and troubleshoot system issues as needed. Support staff onboarding and orientationlogisticsin coordination with HR and leadership. Other duties as assigned. Required Experience, Qualifications and Skill Bachelors degree in management, human services, ora relatedfield. Minimum 2 years of fundraising experience; track record of raising at least $250,000 preferred. Demonstrated experience supporting donor engagement, proposal development, and event coordination. Proven experience managing CRM systems and donor databases; familiarity with automation tools. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Go High Level, Salesforce, or similar). Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong organizational, project management, and time managementabilities. High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast pacedenvironment. Proactive, solution orientedmindset with strong problem solvingskills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders. Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus. Must successfully pass a Level II background check. Characteristics Strongly Desired Creativity/Innovation:Develop new and unique ways to improve the image and functional capacity of the organization and to create new opportunities. Behave Ethically:Understand ethical behavior and business practices andensureown behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards andalignswith the values of the organization. Build Relationships: Establishand maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization. Communicate Effectively:Speak,listenand write in a clear,thoroughandtimelymanner usingappropriateand effective communication tools and techniques. Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of schools, communityorganizationsand individual clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters. Foster Teamwork:Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness. Lead:Positively influence others to achieve results that support the sustainability of the organization. Make Decisions:Assess situations todeterminethe importance,urgencyand risks, and make clear decisions which aretimelyand in the best interests of the organization. Organized:Set priorities, develop a work schedule,monitorprogress towards goals, and track details, data,informationand activities. Plan: Determinestrategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results. Physical Demands: This position is regularlyrequiredto sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear. The position requires extensive computeruseso the employee must have sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may bemadeto enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Limitations and Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees willbe requiredto follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge,skillsand/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee mustpossessthe abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employmentremainson an at-will basis. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Hiring is contingent to references and Level II background screening and Sex Offender background check successfully passed.