Development Associate

San Francisco Friends School • San Francisco, CA

12d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco Friends School (SFFS), located in the heart of the Mission District in San Francisco, educates K-8 students in the tradition of Quaker learning. By example and commitment, we hope to inspire all connected with our school to work together toward a peaceful and caring society. The school seeks staff who resonate with the Friends School mission, which provides an exemplary education in a community dedicated to problem-solving, service to others, simplicity, social justice, and quiet reflection. Our Quaker mission also compels us to create a diverse and inclusive community; we seek a person who will thrive and contribute to such a community, both within and beyond the walls of the school. The school is looking for a detail-loving, people-centered Development Associate to join our fundraising team. This is a role for someone who gets genuinely excited about clean data, meaningful donor relationships, and the behind-the-scenes work that makes generosity possible. You'll report directly to our Director of Development and get hands-on experience across every facet of nonprofit fundraising, building a foundation for a long career in this field.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or a related field
• Highly organized
• Clear, warm-writer
• Skill with office software and technology

Nice To Haves

• Raiser’s Edge experience
• Energized by mission-driven work
• Eager to grow into a well-rounded fundraising professional

Responsibilities

• Oversee donor database (Raiser's Edge), including data hygiene and reporting
• Partner in the development and implementation of a robust Alumni program, including all aspects of celebrating the school’s 25th anniversary in 2027
• Support annual giving campaigns by managing mailings, drafting acknowledgment letters, and pulling donor reports
• Help plan and coordinate department events from logistics to day-of execution, including annual spring community party, GrandFriends Day, and donor cultivation events
• Assist with donor research, prospect tracking, and moves management support
• Manage the production of the weekly all-school and all-staff newsletters
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Development to keep the team organized and moving forward

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• matching 403(b)

What This Job Offers

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