Advancement Associate

This role supports Nevada Community Foundation's business development, donor relations, and marketing efforts. Reporting to the Advancement Manager, the Advancement Associate provides critical hands-on support to the CEO, Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), and Advancement Manager in managing donor, prospect, and advisor relationship cultivation and brand-building activities, ensuring NCF remains Southern Nevada's premier philanthropic partner.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO, CAO, and Advancement Manager in scheduling and preparation for meetings with donors, prospects, and advisors, including follow-up communication, deliverables, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and data entry processes to support strategic business development and donor engagement.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining donor engagement strategies to ensure a high-touch, relationship-centered experience for lifetime and legacy donors.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining an advisor engagement strategy to strengthen relationships and maintain NCF’s visibility as a trusted philanthropic partner.
• Coordinate the preparation and execution of fund agreements and related documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to support new fund setup and activation.
• Provide hands-on support for marketing efforts, including executing tasks from the agency-led marketing strategy.
• Craft LinkedIn posts and web blogs in collaboration with leadership to position NCF and executives as thought leaders in philanthropy.
• Participate in the review process for all marketing materials to ensure alignment with quality and brand standards.
• Maintain and update reports, dashboards, and tracking tools to inform stakeholder engagement strategies across all Advancement functions.
• Flexibility to take on additional projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• College degree or 2+ years of experience in business development or sales support, administrative or executive assistance, client services, or project management.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable self-starter with the ability to take initiative, proactively flag issues, and propose solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to see tasks and projects through to completion while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, donors, and partners.
• Ability to work collaboratively and accept and apply constructive feedback and direction.
• Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications (Blackbaud platforms, Raiser’s Edge, or donor management systems preferred).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive data.

Benefits

• 20 PTO days
• 14 paid holidays
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) – 100% employer-paid for employee and spouses
• 401k with up to 5% employer match
• Annual $500 wellness stipend + $1,500 education stipend
• Donation match up to $500 annually to a 501c3 of your choice

Pay

$55,000 - $75,000

Schedule

Full-time, in-office role based at our Summerlin location in Las Vegas, NV.