Job description

POSITION: Development Associate

REPORTS TO: Director of Development

Full time position: 40 hours a week

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Development, the incoming Development Associate will join a growing and strategic fundraising team committed to elevating philanthropic support for the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association of Indian River County. This individual will play a key role in the building and implementation of a development operations program that is essential to strengthening the organization’s relationship with donors through event coordination, annual appeal support, donor data base management and stewardship. As a collaborative and action-minded individual, the Associate will assist in advancing the overall fundraising and prospect/donor engagement goals.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote the mission, values and vision of the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association.

Event Coordination:

• Participates in short- and long-term planning and management of fundraising events.
• Participates in the development of event budgets, tracks budgets, key results for events.
• Contributes to the development of event marketing and revenue generation plans in coordination with the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association team.
• Collaborates with the Sponsorship group to develop and produce customized benefits and engagement programs for key partners that align the Association’s events.
• Assembles creative and innovative event attractions to maximize the Association’s visibility, sponsor satisfaction, and community engagement.
• Identifies, retains, and develops strong working relationships with key external vendors (venues, caterers, floral designers, equipment vendors, etc.).

Annual Appeal Coordination:

• Participates in prospect identification and research
• Participates in Annual Appeal design and timing
• Manages the workflow and execution of all fund drives, including direct mail and online appeals
• Maintains donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship calendar
• Assists with annual donor communication touch-points including phone calls, emails, and letters
• Supports the Development Committee of the Board of Directors at the discretion of the Director of Development
• Other activities related to fundraising initiatives as assigned

Donor support, stewardship and data base management:

• In conjunction with the Director of Development, develop and implement a gift acknowledgement process that includes segmentation based on giving levels.
• Accurately process all gift and pledges (checks, cash, credit cards, securities, bank drafts, gifts-in-kind, matching gifts) and pledges from donors based on policy and procedures.
• Research, enter and maintain biographical information in fundraising data management system.
• Provide gift/pledge/payment customer service to donors via telephone and email.
• Run reports and process gifts from multiple online giving systems.
• Participate in the donor stewardship program, using strategies that strengthen long- term relationships with major donors
• Facilitates the preparation of stewardship reports required by individuals, foundations and/or corporations according to the established timelines
• This position requires a commitment to quality control, accuracy and the ability to work well across multiple teams

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in fundraising, marketing or business-related fields. Experience in a fundraising role with a not-for-profit organization a plus.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work successfully in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to recruit, train and motivate community-based volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability in handling multiple projects with deadlines.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to proactively monitor and adjust activities to respond to changing circumstances and priorities to meet goals and proactively address issues as they arise.
• Able to work with others in a team-centered environment to accomplish goals
• Ability to remain composed under stress
• High-level of proficiency with computers, especially database management and Microsoft Office
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and in a confidential manner.

Previous experience in a nonprofit setting or with fundraising/event management preferred

Interested applicants should send their resume, cover letter and salary expectations to Mindy Servis, Director of Development, Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County.* Please put the words DEV ASSOCIATE in the subject line.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vero Beach, FL 32960: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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