Fund Development Associate

The Community Builders•Boston, MA

12h

About The Position

The Fund Development Associate helps secure philanthropic investments to sustain and expand The Community Builders’ Community Life programs and resident-centered initiatives. The position develops grant proposals, researches funding opportunities, and coordinates with regional and national teams to communicate the organization’s impact to public and private funders. It also serves as the Fund Development team’s lead resource for the Raiser's Edge donor database, supporting data integrity, reporting, and consistent CRM practices.

Requirements

At least three years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Excellent writing and presentation skills.
A disciplined record of writing to deadlines with clarity and accuracy.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create and maintain positive internal and external working relationships.
Ability to engage residents, colleagues, and external stakeholders at local, regional, state, and national levels to obtain information and support fund development strategies and activities.
High energy and passion for The Community Builders’ mission.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge software.

Responsibilities

Research, write, edit, and prepare grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding requests for foundations, corporations, and public funding agencies at local, state, and national levels.
Collaborate with the Institutional Giving Manager, Community Life staff, and regional and corporate departments to gather program information, budgets, outcomes, and supporting materials for grant applications.
Turn complex program information, resident outcomes, and organizational priorities into clear, persuasive narratives aligned with funder interests and requirements.
Support grant reports, renewal applications, and other funder communications demonstrating program impact and responsible stewardship.
Research institutional funding opportunities and contribute to funder identification, cultivation, and stewardship strategies.
Maintain and organize grant resources, including standard narratives, organizational information, program outcomes, and proposal materials.
Coordinate multiple grant assignments and deadlines, ensuring accuracy, compliance with funder requirements, and timely submission.
Serve as the Fund Development team’s primary day-to-day resource for Raiser's Edge CRM management.
Maintain accurate, complete, and consistent donor and fundraising records, including constituent profiles, gift records, and organizational affiliations.