Development Operations Associate
About The Position
The Development Operations Associate will play a key role in powering Fast Forward’s revenue engine. This role will report directly to the Director of Strategic Philanthropy and will support the entire Partnerships team by keeping fundraising systems organized and ensuring a seamless flow of data and information across teams. You will maintain accurate donor records, prepare reports and dashboards, support grant and proposal workflows, and keep outreach efforts organized. This role sits at the intersection of philanthropy and partnerships and gives you hands-on experience in how foundation and corporate fundraising come together to drive impact. This is a full-time, in-office role based in the Presidio in San Francisco, CA.
Requirements
- 2-3 years of experience in nonprofit development, partnerships, research, or operations.
- Highly organized and analytical, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort with spreadsheets, CRMs, and data management tools (HubSpot experience a plus).
- Strong analytical and systems-building skills; you see patterns, streamline processes, and love clean data.
- Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- Excited to learn about tech nonprofits, philanthropy, and social innovation.
- Deep passion for Fast Forward’s mission and the role of technology in advancing social good, with experience or familiarity in tech nonprofits or social innovation as a plus.
Responsibilities
- Own HubSpot strategy, structure, and optimization to ensure consistent, actionable data.
- Audit, clean, and maintain partner records, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
- Document and maintain fundraising gifts to ensure accurate revenue reporting and forecasting.
- Support sales operations with timely delivery of invoicing, donation processing, donor acknowledgements and other partner administration tasks.
- Help build dashboards and reports that visualize fundraising progress, pipeline health, and prospecting outcomes.
- Assist with internal documentation and process improvements related to fundraising operations.
- Support forecasting and revenue tracking through data analysis and system improvements.
- Coordinate with Finance and Programs teams to gather information needed for proposals and grant submissions.
- Ensure existing fundraising collateral is up-to-date and accurate.
- Assist with prospective funder meetings as needed, including preparation of materials and scheduling.
Benefits
- Platinum medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- 401k retirement plan & employer matching
- Office is located in a beautiful national park - The Presidio
- Every other Friday is a half day
- Most importantly, input on the office snack order
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
