Development Associate

JEVS Human Services•Philadelphia, PA

7d•$52,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Associate is responsible for administrative aspects of development activities and provides support to the Fund and Business Development team. The position participates in fundraising activities, including donor relations, direct mail appeals, and special events. It is hybrid, with at least three days in the office each week, and includes occasional travel to program sites, off-site events, and workshops.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in some aspect of Development.
Ability to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
Strong communication skills, including excellent written, presentation, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage time and deliverables and meet deadlines.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Publisher.
Knowledge of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques, particularly corporate and foundation fundraising techniques.
Demonstrated ability in grant and proposal writing at appropriate levels for varied proposal development.
Ability to initiate and build relationships with prospective donors and interact by telephone and in person with institutional representatives.
Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for diverse projects and complete them on time with limited supervision.
Creative, independent, self-starting approach and drive to manage multiple projects and produce positive results.
Occasional travel to program sites, off-site events, and workshops.
Must stay current on development best practices to influence donations.

Nice To Haves

Salesforce or another fundraising database.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly Development reports and dashboards for internal use and external presentations, coordinating with team members to gather accurate, current information before meetings.
Maintain donor and stakeholder relationships in the database, ensuring accurate records and timely communications with key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, CEO, Chief Development Officer, 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.
Coordinate administrative activities for Fund & Business Development Department meetings, including preparing and distributing notices, agendas, minutes, and related materials.
Provide grant-writing support during high-volume periods by drafting smaller proposals, developing proposal language, and coordinating supporting documents and attachments for larger proposals.
Provide administrative and logistical support for special events.
Participate in fundraising activities, including donor relations and direct mail appeals.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) with company match.
Tuition assistance for eligible employees with at least one year of service who enroll in job-related, accredited degree- or certificate-level courses.
Health, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid vacation and sick time.
10–12 paid holidays per year.
Pre-tax commuter benefits.
Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training.
Annual holiday party and office outings.
Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
Dress-down Fridays.
Employee referral bonus.
Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses.