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About the Role

The Development Associate will manage the grant calendar, craft funding proposals, and maintain the donor database, bridging the gap between programs and their funding.

Responsibilities

• Research, monitor, and identify new foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities.
• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of intent, and compliance reports for foundations and corporate donors.
• Collaborate with teams to gather accurate data for grant reporting.
• Maintain a master grant calendar to ensure zero missed deadlines.
• Write timely progress reports demonstrating grant funding impact.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for community groups dropping off essential items.
• Organize and maintain an inventory of incoming in-kind donations.
• Provide on-the-ground support for local fundraising events, donor visits, and community awareness campaigns.
• Support the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns.
• Gather stories, data, and content for development efforts while maintaining confidentiality.
• Prepare and maintain donor retention and giving trend reports.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Superb storytelling and writing skills to communicate the organization's mission and goals.
• Ability to research and analyze data to identify potential donors, draft successful grant proposals, and stay updated on industry trends.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong multitasking abilities and capacity to prioritize tasks under pressure.
• Ability to think outside the box and generate creative fundraising ideas.
• Experience working with non-profit donor databases.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to use all standard office equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 25 pounds of incoming donations and event supplies.
• Ability to sit or stand comfortably and navigate office spaces.
• Reliable transportation required for local travel.

Skills

• Storytelling
• Writing
• Research
• Data analysis
• Time management
• Prioritization
• Meeting deadlines
• Multitasking
• Creative thinking
• Donor database management
• MS Office proficiency

Work Type

• Full-time
• 40 hours