Development Associate

Description Job Overview This position is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies designed to achieve annual revenue targets with a diverse stream of revenue sources. The Development Associate works with the Development and Communications Manager in supporting the achievement of fundraising goals set forth in the comprehensive annual fundraising plan. The specific areas of work include donor relations, special events and appeals, and volunteer program management. This is a hybrid position, and there is an expectation to attend events and meetings in person, as well as regular office hours. Job Responsibilities Coordinates the donor relations process, including reviewing and revising the gift acknowledgment matrix; generating engaging, concise, and error-free gift acknowledgment letters; maintaining donor records in the fundraising database, and ensuring benefit/deliverables fulfillment. Produces donor reports and mailing lists for various fundraising activities, analysis, and planning. Produces all appeals (mail, email, social media, etc.) and materials; assists with logistics of appeals. Conducts corporate community partner research and outreach to collect in-kind gifts, coordinating processes, and pick-up/distribution. Coordinates special event logistics and marketing and provides support to committees and Sr. Development Manager. Events include the annual luncheon, AVANCE to College Student Showcase, and third-party events. Conducts donor prospect research and maintains accurate information; assists with major donor meeting coordination. Collaborates with VISTA AmeriCorps Members/Interns to manage outreach and communications for special events. Researches and obtains in-kind items and services for community and program events. Creates and schedules content for social media channels, while engaging with social media audience by responding to comments and messages, inviting to like and follow the page, sharing tagged posts and fundraisers, and tagging community partners. Takes photos and/or seeks out volunteers to photograph program implementation including staff, clients, events, and classroom activities. Writes articles for e-newsletters and website blogs. Collects and organizes client stories for dissemination through communication channels. Assists with the development, implementation, and regular evaluation of a comprehensive fundraising plan. Participates in donor fairs at corporations and other workplace giving sites. Works in collaboration with Program Manager to develop corporate volunteer opportunities and to recruit, place, manage and steward corporate and community volunteers. Attends committee meetings monthly and takes minutes. AVANCE Core Competencies Execution & Accountability Problem Solving & Decision-Making Communication & Influence Collaboration & Teamwork Stakeholder Focus Adaptability & Continuous Learning Requirements Education Required: Associates Degree in business management, marketing, communications, public relations, or related field Work Experience Required: Minimum of 1-year nonprofit work experience in development, communications, or volunteer management Preferred: 2 years + nonprofit work experience preferred Additional Skills Bilingual in English and Spanish, both oral and written; preferred but not required Knowledge of fundraising principles Attention to detail, highly organized, accurate, and must possess a professional demeanor Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and deadlines Excellent writing skills and ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, donors, and the general public Ability to understand and use a variety of computer applications and appropriate software, including spreadsheets, word processing, database applications, and Microsoft Office Suite; and workplace electronic technology, including internet access, networking, and Outlook e-mail. Advanced computer skills may be necessary including presentation/training materials Must be able to work evenings or weekends as required Must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and moving violation report Must be eligible to work in the United States Travel Ability to travel to various sites: Dependable transportation is required daily with a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record (subject to annual MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) check and policy), current auto liability insurance and be bondable by AVANCE, Inc. Working Conditions Work is generally performed in a hybrid work environment (home, on site, off site). Noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud (examples: business office with computers and printers, light to moderate traffic, human voices, events). Standard office equipment generally used includes: Telephone Personal Computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) or Tablet Printer/Photocopy Machine Calculator May be required to operate a motor vehicle during the course of duties. Mental and Physical Demands Maintain emotional control under stress; work with interruptions and deadlines; walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; occasional: lifting/carrying, pulling/pushing 10-30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Environmental Factors Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.). Occasional expose to weather related conditions when working in outside environment/neighborhoods and events. ADA/ADAAA Statement AVANCE is committed to equal opportunity in employment for persons with disabilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and any other applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, AVANCE does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Moreover, it is AVANCE’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to qualified individuals with disabilities so that they can perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of AVANCE’s business or would change the essential functions of the position. Retaliation against an individual with a disability for utilizing this policy or seeking a reasonable accommodation is prohibited. Individuals with any questions or requests for accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.