JOB TITLE: Development Associate
DEPARTMENT: Administration
POSITION TYPE: Full Time/ Exempt
REPORTS TO: Development Director/Associate Director
EFFECTIVE DATE: 2/16/2023
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND: Communities United (CU) is a growing intergenerational grassroots organization that works across communities on issues of education justice, increasing access to affordable and quality healthcare and housing, youth investment, and justice reinvestment. CU’s organizing approach actively engages and develops community and institutional members to advance social, racial, and economic justice. Recently named one of five global awardees of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Racial Equity 2030 Challenge.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Development Associate will work as part of Communities United’s development team to support fundraising, donor engagement, grant writing and management, and identifying funding opportunities to further the organization’s mission.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND BACKGROUND:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in related fields required.
- At least two years of experience in fundraising or related field.
- Thorough knowledge of diverse fundraising strategies (corporate, grassroots, foundation, and individual donor).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in writing.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated success in grant writing, donor cultivation, and event planning.
- Passion, enthusiasm, focus, creativity, and a positive outlook.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of annual fundraising plans and goals to ensure that the organization meets its fundraising goals.
- Support the development team in researching funding opportunities.
- Perform grant writing and development of program reports.
- Coordinate events and activities to promote the organization’s fundraising efforts.
- Maintain donor databases and ensures accuracy of data.
- Collaborate with other program staff to ensure that all fundraising activities are aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic plan.
- Support the development of annual program reports.
- Assist with fundraising events.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the organization’s mission and goals.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing needs and priorities.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Creative and strategic thinker with the ability to identify innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office suite ((Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Quickbooks, Google Workspace, task management software or equivalent, and calendaring and screen-sharing/online meeting applications
- Passionate about the mission of the organization and its impact in the community.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is performed primarily indoors; remote or hybrid work is a possibility
- Flexible working hours, including late evenings, some weekends, and holidays
- Willingness and ability to work in a dynamic environment, in a team setting
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people, present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, staff, and the general public
- Communities United strives to maintain an inclusive working environment in and outside our facilities that supports diverse identities based on race, gender, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, and sexual orientation.
BENEFITS:
- Generous benefits including pension
- Premium health PPO, Dental, Vision (No employee contribution required for individual coverage)
- Life insurance
- Staff development and wellness funds available based on resource availability
- Generous vacation and paid time off (above industry standards)
HOW TO APPLY: Communities United is committed to providing equal employment consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Resumes and cover letters will be accepted through March 1, 2023. The salary range for this role is $38,000-$49,000 based on experience. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply if you meet the above requirements.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.