Position Overview:
Movement Voter Project is seeking an entrepreneurial Development Associate who will provide essential support across the Development team to ensure efficient and productive functioning. Reporting to the Interim Development Director, this highly collaborative role will provide administrative support to the development team; assist with event logistics; edit donor correspondence and other written materials; and perform other supportive, coordinating duties that contribute to the success of the entire department, often serving as a project manager for the team.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide general administrative support to the development team, including managing the team calendar, preparing materials and providing general logistical support.
Provide specific administrative support for senior team members, including: calendar maintenance, meeting preparation and follow up, and booking travel and accommodations, among additional responsibilities.
Assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and grant reports by gathering information, formatting documents, maintaining a foundations calendar, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
Support the operational aspects of fundraising efforts through database management (e.g. gift processing, donor record maintenance and cleanup, event management), revenue reporting, and records maintenance.
Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events, including outreach, communications, logistics, guest management, and post-event follow-up.
Support senior team leaders in communication with donors and prospects, including drafting and editing emails, letters, and reports.
Qualifications:
2-5 years of experience in the development department of a nonprofit
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in technology tools including but not limited to: Airtable, Slack, Google Suite and CRM systems (e.g., we use Bloomerang, but experience with any CRM is fine).
Self-starter with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
Direct Reports:
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other related duties may be assigned.
Salary:
$75,000-85,000 USD plus generous employee benefits package