Development Associate

Center of Life•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Center of Life is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and process-oriented Development Associate to play a critical role in supporting the fundraising efforts of our organization. This position is responsible for assisting in the execution of fundraising campaigns, donor relations, and grant writing activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for helping people along with our organization achieve its fundraising goals in our mission to provide youth, parents, and community members with resources, education and programs that help them thrive.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field.
A minimum of three years' experience in an administrative position, preferably in a not-for-profit development office as well as experience in writing and managing grants.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Database management experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Excellent interpersonal skills
A self-starter, data and deadline driven, and ability to multi-task with solid organizational and time-management skills

Responsibilities

Lead grant writing efforts
Maintain foundation, corporation, and individual donor files on the database
Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate, foundation, and individual donors
Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters and other correspondences
Prepare philanthropic reports as needed
Send appropriate documentation to process credits to donors
Generate and maintain revenue on the database and communicate accordingly with various stakeholders (Board of Directors, CEO) for updates
Reconcile donations with the Finance Department monthly
Handle all administrative details associated with fundraising events and other meetings (i.e. prepare and distribute notices, agendas, minutes, refreshments etc.)
Coordinate production and mailing of spring and year-end appeal letters
Maintain guest lists, gather and prepare registration materials and other duties as assigned for fundraising events
Prospect and procure raffle donations for events
Prepare media materials for distribution (i.e. copying, filing, mailing, e-mailing)
Assemble media and donor kits for events and meetings
Develop and implement donor membership program on the organization database
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development and Development Manager.