Development Associate - Career Blazers Nonprofit Search

Development Associate 

 
 
Position Overview
Be a part of a nonprofit organization committed to inspiring public engagement with science, fostering curiosity, highlighting its value, and preparing society to address its future implications. As the Development Associate, you will be responsible for supporting fundraising efforts by managing donor records, assisting with events, and maintaining operational excellence. 
 
Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization’s CRM system (Raiser’s Edge NXT), managing data entry, donation records, donor segmentation, and reporting
• Reconcile donations with Finance monthly and improve CRM systems for efficiency
• Maintain donor files, process donations, prepare acknowledgments, and communicate updates to stakeholders
• Coordinate seasonal appeal letters, acknowledgments, and membership circles
• Support event planning and execution, including logistics, invitations, guest lists, and on-site operations
• Conduct research on potential donors, foundations, and corporate partners, preparing detailed prospect sheets to enhance donor cultivation
• Assist with grant writing, including research, drafting, submissions, reporting, and tracking deadlines
• Provide administrative support to the Development team and manage departmental expenses
• Create monthly fundraising reports and dashboards and route donor inquiries appropriately

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required  
• 3+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience
• Proficient in Raiser’s Edge NXT and Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible, collaborative, and team-oriented with a positive work ethic
• Discreet in handling sensitive information and highly organized
• Skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed

Compensation

• Salary: $60,000-$80,000 
• Comprehensive benefits package 

 
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