Development Associate (Advisory Organizations)

Salvation Army Careers • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Serving as the operational hub of the department, the Development Associate ensures timely delivery of donor communications, campaigns, and projects while maintaining consistency, quality, and alignment across all development activities. This position strengthens the donor experience and improves fundraising effectiveness through reliable follow-through on departmental priorities. The Development Associate executes and coordinates key operational functions within the Development Department, with a primary focus on supporting and expanding fundraising initiatives across the Division. This role works closely with the Donor Relations Director, Planned Giving Directors, Annual Giving Team, Corporate partners, Volunteers, PR and Marketing, and Events teams. Additionally, this role supports Advisory Organizations by collaborating with assigned Divisional Officers, Special Events, Entertainment, DRDs, and Corporate Relations Directors or Managers to create an Echelon young professionals' group. It also supports Advisory board members and Nominee Committees aligned with organizational mission and fundraising goals, maintains board member pipelines, and assists in onboarding new Advisory Board members. The role stewards board member relationships, supports the recruiting of new members to the Women's Auxiliary, coordinates auxiliary meetings, programs, and special events, and serves as the primary staff liaison to auxiliary leadership and committees. It also supports Auxiliary fundraising initiatives and connects efforts to broader development goals, and conducts field visits and in-person trainings with divisional groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in administration, project coordination, communications, or development support
• Ability to prioritize work and multitask simultaneous projects.
• Proficiency in working with basic office computing systems and equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, Access, WordPress, social media platforms, and Adobe Acrobat
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver license. and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check to include a DOJ livescan Fingerprint check.
• Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and proofread donor-facing communications, including emails, updates, and basic collateral
• Support development and communication calendars and scheduling of donor outreach
• Coordinate production of communication materials with internal staff or external vendors
• Ensure consistency with Salvation Army messaging and communication standards
• Assist in coordinating development campaigns, mailings, and departmental projects
• Maintain project timelines, task trackers, and follow-up schedules
• Support preparation of reports, proposals, and donor materials
• Ensure deliverables are completed on time and communicated effectively
• Maintain accurate donor and constituent records in the CRM/database
• Assist with acknowledgment tracking, data updates, and list preparation
• Perform basic data quality checks and support reporting needs
• Support segmentation and preparation of mailing and communication lists
• Assist with planning and coordination of donor events and development activities
• Support event logistics, including materials, lists, and follow-up communications
• Provide general development support, including meeting coordination and documentation
• Works closely in supporting key staff such as the Donor Relations Director, Planned Giving Directors, Annual Giving Team. And assisting with PR, Marketing, and Events.
• Collaborate with assigned Divisional Officer, Special Events, Entertainment, DRDs and Corporate Relations Director or Manager to create an Echelon young professionals' group
• Support Advisory board members and Nominee Committee aligned with organizational mission and fundraising goals.
• Support and maintain board member pipelines through networking, referrals, and community outreach
• Support in onboarding new Advisory Board members, including orientation materials, role expectations, and introduction to key staff.
• Steward board member relationships through regular communication, recognition, and engagement opportunities
• Support the recruiting of new members to the Women’s Auxiliary through targeted outreach events, and peer-to-peer referrals
• Coordinate auxiliary meetings, programs, and special events
• Serve as primary staff liaison to auxiliary leadership and committees
• Support Auxiliary fundraising initiatives and connect efforts to broader development goals.
• Conduct field visits and in-person trainings with divisional groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level