Development Associate (FT)

BST SENIOR LIVING WEST INC•San Antonio, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Blue Skies of Texas Senior Living Community! Become a part of our independent living experience. At Blue Skies, we're not just about providing exceptional care; we're about creating a vibrant, diverse community where everyone thrives. Where your unique talents and perspectives are not only valued but recognized. Blue Skies is a community where your contributions make a real difference, without the worry of late-night shifts. From engaging activities to personalized care, we're dedicated to empowering both our residents and our staff to live their best lives. We are committed to providing our team with the support they need. At Blue Skies of Texas, we offer medical, dental, and vision benefits! Some of our unique benefits we offer are: Employer Paid Short-Term Disability for full-time employees Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Programs Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program A generous PTO program Retirement plans You contribute to our success! Every role has an impact on our residents lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for dedicated professionals like yourself to be a part of our Development team. Apply now and let's soar together at Blue Skies of Texas! Join us in our efforts to better our community! As a Development Associate you will supports the Air Force Villages (AFV) Charitable Foundation by providing comprehensive administrative, operational, and development support to advance the organization’s philanthropic mission. This role assists office coordination, donor database management, and general development activities to ensure efficient daily operations and effective donor engagement.The Development Associate works collaboratively with the development team to support fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, special events, and communications efforts. This position reports directly to the Director of Philanthropy and works closely with internal departments, volunteers, and external stakeholders as needed.

Requirements

Requires a self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet established deadlines.
High standard of integrity and work ethic.
Ability to work well with and motivate others.
Energetically, enthusiastically and confidently builds donor relationships.
Possesses strong knowledge of the best practices of fundraising and donor cultivation and stewardship.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and to build trust and confidence with Board Members, donors and key volunteers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and high ethical standards.
Must successfully complete various pre-employment requirements and comply with all provisions of the AFV Employee.
Required: High school diploma.
Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to use basic A/V equipment.
A minimum of three to five years’ non-profit experience.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Associate degree in Non-Profit Management, General Business, or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
Demonstrate ability in creative thinking, evaluating relevant information, recognizing alternatives, and reaching logical conclusions based on evidence.
Preferred: Experience with donor database software, preferably Boomerang.

Responsibilities

Gift Processing & Data Entry Process incoming contributions & bank deposits
Reconcile monthly reports with finance department
Database Management & Data Integrity Maintain and update constituent records, including biographical data, contact information, and relationships.
Perform routine data clean-up, deduplication, and validation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Follow established data standards and procedures to maintain integrity within database
Receipting & Acknowledgement Generate and distribute timely and accurate tax receipts and donor acknowledgements.
Maintain templates and ensure consistency in donor communications in alignment with Foundation standards.
Track acknowledgement workflows to ensure all donors are properly stewarded.
Administrative & Operational Support Acts as recording secretary at all AFV Charitable Foundation Board meetings.
Prepare correspondence for Director of Philanthropy as needed.
Respond to internal inquiries regarding gift records, donor information, and acknowledgements.
Support audits, campaigns, and special projects assigned.
Coordinate release of funds with finance department
Attend fundraising events as needed to support Development team
Other duties as assigned by Director of Philanthropy.