Development Associate

About the role

To support the organization's fundraising growth through effective CRM management, grant development, donor stewardship, and campaign execution while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and professionalism.

CRM Management

• Maintain complete donor records.
• Enter gifts, pledges, grants, and donor interactions.
• Update donor profiles and contact information.
• Generate reports for fundraising and board review.
• Conduct routine database audits.

Grant Research and Writing

• Identify prospective grant opportunities.
• Maintain grant calendar.
• Draft and submit grant applications.
• Coordinate proposal development.
• Track reporting deadlines and grant compliance.

Fundraising Campaign Management

• Support annual fundraising campaigns.
• Coordinate direct mail and digital appeals.
• Assist with donor engagement initiatives.
• Monitor campaign performance metrics.
• Maintain campaign records and reports.

Donor Stewardship

• Prepare letters of acknowledgment.
• Maintain donor communication schedules.
• Assist with donor recognition efforts.
• Support donor events and cultivation activities.

Reporting and Administrative Support

• Prepare monthly development reports.
• Support board reporting requirements.
• Maintain organized grant and donor files.
• Assist with fundraising analytics.

Requirements

• Strong fundraising and relationship management experience.
• Experience leading fundraising efforts, particularly around major gifts, grants, or corporate partnerships.
• Experience working with healthcare institutions, public hospitals, or community-based organizations is highly preferred.

Pay

$70,000 – $75,000 per year