Development Associate

JEVS Human Services • Philadelphia, PA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

At JEVS, we help the people we serve lead self-determined, connected, and hopeful lives that strengthen themselves, their families, and their communities. Our team is more than 1,000 strong, serving the Greater Philadelphia community tirelessly for over 80 years. Our programs are designed to help individuals have a better quality of life. We serve those with disabilities and people facing tough socio-economic conditions. We believe everyone deserves fulfilling jobs, educational opportunities, and access to vital services.

The Development Associate is responsible for all administrative aspects of development activities. The Development Associate plays an important role by providing administrative support to the Fund and Business Development team and participating in all fundraising activities including donor relations, direct mail appeals, and special events.

Requirements

• Administrative aspects of development activities
• Administrative support to the Fund and Business Development team
• Participating in all fundraising activities including donor relations, direct mail appeals, and special events
• Maintaining donor and stakeholder relationships within the database
• Ensuring accurate records and timely communication with key stakeholders
• Conducting preliminary research on prospective corporate, foundation, and individual donors
• Coordinating administrative activities for Fund & Business Development Department meetings
• Providing grant-writing support
• Drafting smaller proposals
• Developing proposal language
• Coordinating the collection of required supporting documentation and attachments
• Providing administrative and logistical support for special events

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Development reports and dashboards for internal team use and external presentations, coordinating with team members to gather accurate, up-to-date information in advance of meetings.
• Maintain donor and stakeholder relationships within the database, ensuring accurate records and timely communication with key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, CEO, Chief Development Officer (CDO), SVP of Business Development, and VP of Fund Development.
• Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate, foundation, and individual donors to support fundraising and business development efforts.
• Coordinate administrative activities for Fund & Business Development Department meetings, including preparing and distributing meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and related materials.
• Provide grant-writing support during high-volume periods by drafting smaller proposals, developing proposal language, and coordinating the collection of required supporting documentation and attachments for larger proposals.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed