{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8759832d59bf4fcdbcb123b5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8759832d59bf4fcdbcb123b5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8759832d59bf4fcdbcb123b5","title":"Development Associate","description":"*Job Summary*\n\nThe Development Associate will play a critical role in supporting DFRC’s fundraising and relationship-building efforts. The Development Associate’s main role is to assist in reaching fundraising goals related to all types of giving – grants, individual and corporate – and increasing current donor retention rates while also growing the pool of prospects and donors. Daily, consistent, and accurate data entry into CRM is needed to steward donors and to provide accurate and up-to-date donor information and data. This position will institute data best practices that will help us expand our donor-centered fundraising programs.\n\nIn addition, the Development Associate will be responsible for overseeing the beneficiary grant process at year end.\n\nThe Development Associate will function as part of the small DFRC Staff Team and will be expected to assist with additional DFRC activities where appropriate and contribute to a positive culture and work environment for the office staff and volunteers.\n\n*Duties*\n\n* Support the Executive Director’s efforts to build relationships with, manage and steward donors.\n* Create and implement a donor stewardship plan.\n* Research and identify potential partners and donor prospects for event sponsorship.\n* Identify new innovative fundraising opportunities for the organization, which includes individual and corporate giving, in-kind donations, online fundraising campaigns, and third-party events.\n* Assist in implementing and creating mission-based donor-centric appeals.\n* Assist with development related content for social media platforms.\n* Function as point staff person for gift processing and tracking.\n* Prepare and send letters of acknowledgement as required.\n* Ensure overall data integrity for all donor records.\n* Produce segmented donor lists for fundraising, program, and communication activities.\n* Run and analyze fundraising data reports on a regular basis.\n* Stay current and up to date on industry best practices.\n* Manage DFRC beneficiary grant submission process and awards notification.\n* Staff liaison to Beneficiaries Committee.\n\n*Skills*\n\n* Minimum of three (3) years of experience in nonprofit development office.\n* Strong relationship-building and donor stewardship skills.\n* Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with ability to communication DFRC’s mission and impact in a compelling and authentic way.\n* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across roles and functions, building partnerships in a small, mission-driven team.\n* Strong organizational skills and the ability to use data, donor systems, and processes to manage relationships, priorities, and results.\n\n*Working Schedule*\n\nTypical office hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. This is a full-time exempt position that requires flexibility and hours beyond a traditional workday. 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This position will institute data best practices that will help us expand our donor-centered fundraising programs.\n\nIn addition, the Development Associate will be responsible for overseeing the beneficiary grant process at year end.\n\nThe Development Associate will function as part of the small DFRC Staff Team and will be expected to assist with additional DFRC activities where appropriate and contribute to a positive culture and work environment for the office staff and volunteers.\n\n*Duties*\n\n* Support the Executive Director’s efforts to build relationships with, manage and steward donors.\n* Create and implement a donor stewardship plan.\n* Research and identify potential partners and donor prospects for event sponsorship.\n* Identify new innovative fundraising opportunities for the organization, which includes individual and corporate giving, in-kind donations, online fundraising campaigns, and third-party events.\n* Assist in implementing and creating mission-based donor-centric appeals.\n* Assist with development related content for social media platforms.\n* Function as point staff person for gift processing and tracking.\n* Prepare and send letters of acknowledgement as required.\n* Ensure overall data integrity for all donor records.\n* Produce segmented donor lists for fundraising, program, and communication activities.\n* Run and analyze fundraising data reports on a regular basis.\n* Stay current and up to date on industry best practices.\n* Manage DFRC beneficiary grant submission process and awards notification.\n* Staff liaison to Beneficiaries Committee.\n\n*Skills*\n\n* Minimum of three (3) years of experience in nonprofit development office.\n* Strong relationship-building and donor stewardship skills.\n* Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with ability to communication DFRC’s mission and impact in a compelling and authentic way.\n* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across roles and functions, building partnerships in a small, mission-driven team.\n* Strong organizational skills and the ability to use data, donor systems, and processes to manage relationships, priorities, and results.\n\n*Working Schedule*\n\nTypical office hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. 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