Development Associate (Hybrid)

Position :

Development Associate (Hybrid)

Location : Lancaster, MA

Job Id : 762

# of Openings :

Development Associate

Salary : $50,000 - $52,000 per year

Location : Hybrid (remote and in-office flexibility)

Sign-On Bonus : $2,500

Are you passionate about making a difference and want to play a key role in supporting a growing nonprofit's fundraising success? This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in nonprofit development while working on a dynamic team that's improving lives every day.

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., Bloomerang) 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• Support data accuracy through regular data clean-up efforts, ensuring that outdated or incorrect information is identified and corrected, and that records are compliant with organizational standards and regulations.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 :

Gift Reconciliation and Finance Collaboration :

Donor Research and Prospecting :

Annual Fund Appeal :

Administrative Support :

Qualifications :

Hours : 40 hours, Hybrid, Flexible hours

Sign-On Bonus : $2,500

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.

To apply for this position please click on 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

Keywords : Events, Manager, Operations Manager,

Pay Range : $50,000 - $52,000 per year

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