Development Associate

New Horizons Ministries • Seattle, WA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Associate designs, launches, and owns campaigns that connect community needs with the vulnerable populations supported by New Horizons. The role works closely with other departments and young adults and focuses on donor stewardship, fundraising administration, database processes, and communications. This is a hybrid position with standard Monday through Friday working hours.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in fundraising, communications, or a related field.
• A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, fundraising, or a related field, or relevant equivalent experience.
• At least two years of database management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Experience with Donor Search or a similar prospecting tool.
• Experience with a mass email platform such as Constant Contact.
• Familiarity with WordPress.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the fundraising calendar, including campaign and task dates.
• Support the Director of Development in creating stewardship communications for individual donors, corporate supporters, and grantors.
• Manage the grant calendar and coordinate grant writing and submissions.
• Maintain and actively engage with a mid-level donor portfolio.
• Cultivate new donor relationships.
• Maintain the monthly donor program and its communications.
• Support the planning and implementation of annual fundraising events.
• Independently manage assigned aspects of fundraising and stewardship events.
• Manage development administration, including database management, stewardship, and gifts.
• Support prospecting, fundraising, and donor communications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time