Development Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Accurately input and document checks and various contributions into the organization’s fundraising CRM.

• Ensure timely and precise entry of donations and donor information into the department’s database and financial systems.

• Prepare and dispatch prompt acknowledgments and thank-you messages to donors.

• Maintain donor records that are accurate and consistently updated.

• Utilize AI or develop systems to track incoming gifts and retrieve missing or incomplete information.

• Offer administrative support for fundraising activities, donor events, and special projects as necessary.

• Act as a liaison between the Finance and Philanthropy teams concerning donations, deposits, donor records, and financial reporting.

• Reconcile data between QuickBooks and the fundraising CRM.

• Investigate and rectify discrepancies between financial and fundraising records.

• Communicate identified issues and work towards their resolution.

• Ensure that fundraising and financial records are maintained accurately and kept up to date.

• Review the fundraising CRM for errors, inconsistencies, duplicate records, and missing information.

• Identify and report any technical issues related to the CRM and data management.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of CRM processes and pinpoint opportunities for enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

• Assist in documenting and refining administrative and data management processes.

• Collaborate directly with the Head of Philanthropy on best practices and reconciliation methods.

• Create visual materials as needed for philanthropy events, donor communications, and special initiatives.

• Work with the Philanthropy team to brainstorm and create materials that support fundraising and donor engagement objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Approximately two years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, philanthropy, finance, or a related field is preferred.

• Strong organizational and administrative abilities with exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent visual and design skills, capable of producing polished, professional materials that adhere to departmental branding.

• Digitally savvy and willing to learn and navigate various software platforms.

• Experience with fundraising CRM systems and/or QuickBooks is preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage confidential donor and financial information with care.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a focus on accuracy.

• Self-driven and proactive, with the capability to work independently and manage responsibilities without extensive guidance.

• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines concurrently.

• Comfortable in a team setting that values feedback.

• Able to work independently and remotely.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.