POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Development Associate is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the development department. Reporting to the Co-Director of Development, the Development Associate will be responsible for processing all gifts, ensuring prompt gift acknowledgment, maintaining the fundraising and grant tracking database, running reports and queries, and grant research. Individual must be detail-oriented and embrace and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Grant and Foundation Relations Support
- Manage grant tracking system, ensuring that grant submission and reporting deadlines are met
- Requesting, compiling, and organizing materials for grant applications and reports (e.g. financial statements, budgets, etc.)
- Assist Co-Director of Development as needed in communicating with internal staff on information needed for grant reports
- Conduct ongoing grant research
Individual Donor Relations Support
- Manage donor database and infrastructure, including overseeing donations, gift and donor entry and query and report building
- Timely administration of donor acknowledgement letters
- Conduct current and prospective donor research
General Administrative Duties
- Schedule meetings as needed (internal staff/external funder meetings)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of one year of administrative experience, preferably at a nonprofit or social justice organization
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform duties
- Proficiency with a variety of software, including Excel and fundraising databases
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Ability to gather and synthesize data
- Flexibility, adaptability, and creativity
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse setting
TO APPLY:
Please send a detailed cover letter explaining your interest in NDLON’s mission and why you are the best candidate for this position, along with your resume, by email to jobs@ndlon.org. Use Development Associate as your subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Please do not send duplicate materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered. You must have all materials requested and follow instructions provided above to be considered. No phone calls, please.
