Development and Communications Associate

TeachUNITED

6d•$55,000 - $65,000•Remote

About The Position

TeachUNITED [https://teachunited.org/] (TU) delivers a training program designed by teachers, for teachers, to strengthen student outcomes in rural and under-resourced schools. Built as a sustainable, scalable model, our program equips experienced educators with the skills to become in-house coaches, mentors, and professional learning community (PLC) leaders — multiplying impact across entire school systems. Grounded in evidence and guided by real-time data, our approach creates lasting, measurable gains in student achievement and teacher well-being, with a goal of reaching 5 million students by 2030. TeachUNITED is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Development and Communications Associate to join our ambitious Development Team as we grow our $2 million budget to reach more students every day. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the fundraising and communications operations, particularly through grant writing, database management, and donor stewardship. You will draft grant proposals and donor communications, maintain donor records, and manage various digital and print communication projects to keep our supporters engaged. This is a supportive, remote-first environment, and we are open to candidates anywhere in the US. With two team members based in Northern Colorado, those located in the area will have the opportunity to engage in in-person monthly meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (any field).
1–4+ years of professional experience in the nonprofit or private sector, with demonstrated ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality written materials.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting proposals, reports, or other audience-focused content.
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Self-starter who works independently and proactively takes initiative with minimal supervision.
Goal-oriented team player working in a fast-paced, remote environment with a collaborative, team-first attitude.
Passionate about TeachUNITED's mission and values.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce or comparable CRM software.
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
Background in nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, or donor relations.
Familiarity with international development or the education sector.

Responsibilities

Draft grant proposals and reports, customized to address the key focus areas and requirements of prospective and current donors, collaborating with other teams to generate content. Ensure proposals/reports are on time and within scope.
Support the team in streamlining systems and processes to make grant reporting and information sourcing more efficient and to ensure stakeholders are informed and connected to our progress and mission.
Conduct prospect research to identify potential institutional supporters and prepare the CEO for funder prospect meetings.
Maintain Salesforce database for foundation and individual donors and prospects, logging notes and next steps to ensure consistent follow-up, donor cultivation, and timely proposal and report submission.
Support the execution of the fundraising strategy for individual giving, maintaining current donor revenue.
Execute donation and donor acknowledgement processes and ensure timely acknowledgement and record keeping for both parties.
Provide day-to-day administrative support for the Development Department.
Support with drafting and executing TU’s regular communications projects for philanthropic supporter audiences (biannual donor calls, annual report, email campaigns, and newsletters).
Increase TU’s presence at conferences and sector events by researching activities, tracking outreach and attendees, and securing speaking opportunities at conferences.
Manage creation, design, and language of donor materials as needed.
Provide assistance to the CEO as needed, including TU Board of Directors management and meeting support.
As a growing organization, flexibility, positivity, and teamwork are key. You will take on diverse tasks and have the opportunity to support various initiatives, skillfully prioritizing and managing projects as they arise.