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Position:
Development Associate
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Job Id:
762
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# of Openings:
1
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Position Summary:
RFK Community Alliance seeks a detail-oriented and highly organized Development Associate to support the development and fundraising efforts of our organization. This position will report directly to the Events and Development Operations Manager to handle key administrative and donor-related tasks, including entering donor data, generating acknowledgment letters, reconciling gifts with Finance, conducting prospect research, writing donor profiles, and assisting with annual fund appeals.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Donor Data Management:
- Enter and update donor data in the donor management system (e.g., Bloome rang) to ensure the accuracy and integrity of donor records, including personal information, gift history, communication preferences, and event participation.
- Track and record donations, pledges, and payments, ensuring all gifts are entered promptly and accurately in the system to maintain up-to-date donor profiles.
- Generate and send donor acknowledgment letters for gifts, including automated and personalized letters, ensuring timely and accurate acknowledgments to strengthen donor relations.
- Maintain donor segmentation by categorizing and tagging donors based on giving history, engagement, and communication preferences, to optimize future outreach and cultivation efforts.
- Assist in the maintenance of donor giving levels and recognition programs to ensure that donors are properly acknowledged and stewarded according to their level of support.
- Support data accuracy through regular data clean-up efforts, ensuring that outdated or incorrect information is identified and corrected, and that records are compliant with organizational standards and regulations.
- Prepare data for fundraising appeals, reports, and events, ensuring that segmented donor lists are up-to-date and accurate for mailing, event invitations, and targeted communications.
Weekly Reporting and Analysis:
- Generate weekly reports on donor activity, contributions, and fundraising progress, and provide insights to the development team.
- Analyze and report on trends in donor giving to identify potential opportunities for increased engagement and fundraising success.
Gift Reconciliation and Finance Collaboration:
- Support daily fiscal operations, including the tracking of incoming donations, the preparation of deposit reports, and ensuring accurate financial records in coordination with Finance.
Donor Research and Prospecting:
- Use a donor wealth screening tool to conduct research on potential and current donors, including wealth analysis and giving capacity.
- Provide research support for major donor prospects and foundations, identifying key opportunities for engagement and cultivation.
- Write donor profiles that provide a comprehensive overview of donors' giving history, interests, and potential for future involvement.
- Assist in creating donor engagement strategies based on research findings and donor profiles.
Annual Fund Appeal:
- Provide administrative support for general annual fundraising, including assisting with preparing segmented lists, working with the mail house to print letters, coordinating mailings, tracking gifts, and generating post-mailing reports to ensure effective follow-up and acknowledgment.
- Assist in the preparation of letters and mailings for various fundraising efforts across departments, ensuring timely and accurate communication with donors and stakeholders.
- Process and track quarterly pledge reminders, including running relevant reports, preparing and mailing reminder letters, and responding to donor inquiries and follow-up actions.
- Monitor and track projections for all segments of the annual campaign, helping to assess the progress of fundraising goals and identify areas of opportunity for growth and engagement.
Administrative Support:
- Assist in general administrative duties related to donor communications, data management, and event coordination.
- Assist with registration and set up the day of an event.
- Provide support to the Events and Development Operations Manager with special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 1-2 years of experience in development, donor relations, or administrative support, preferably within a nonprofit environment.
- Strong proficiency in CRM systems for donor data management and reporting.
- Experience with wealth screening tools is highly desirable.
- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft personalized donor correspondence and compelling donor profiles.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage and organize large amounts of data.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with strong skills in data analysis and reporting.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising strategies and donor cultivation techniques.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required for events or special projects.
Hours: 40 hours, Ability to work occasional evening and weekends as required for events or special projects
Who we are
RFK Community Alliance is an organization dedicated to helping people thrive. We provide high-quality, life-changing care and support to people and families facing complex challenges. We offer a wide range of programs that address diverse needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We work collaboratively with the individuals we serve, their families, schools, and community partners to create a robust network of support, fostering skills, confidence, and resilience.
How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together
At RFK Community Alliance, we're dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn't happen by accident, it's by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we're committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we're creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we're here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.
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Development Associate. RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA
Key Works: Events, Manager, Operations Manager,
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Pay Range: $50,000 - $52,000 per year
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RFK Community Alliance
Jul 26, 2025