Development Associate/Assistant
Reporting to the VP of Development, the Development Associate plays an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the development department, supporting donor stewardship, fundraising operations, development communications, data management, prospect research, corporate partnerships, and fundraising events. This position works collaboratively across departments and with donors, sponsors, volunteers, vendors, and community partners to ensure accurate gift processing, timely stewardship, effective communications, and successful execution of development initiatives.
Impact
Are you organized, dependable, and someone who takes pride in getting the details right? Do you enjoy a mix of administrative support, donor communications, database management, and in-person event coordination? Are you a collaborative teammate who brings a positive attitude, takes initiative, and enjoys helping others succeed?
Do you want to work in a flexible environment with colleagues who are driven to close the opportunity gap for youth through economic empowerment?
Primary Responsibilities:
Administrative & Development Operations
• Manage day-to-day development operations, including gift processing, data management, reporting, communications, and administrative support.
• Maintain accurate donor, prospect, sponsor, contact, and gift records in Salesforce, including cash, in-kind, matching-gift, sponsorship, and other contributions; ensure timely
acknowledgment, documentation, and donor recognition.
Donor Stewardship & Fundraising Support
• Support donor stewardship and fundraising activities by preparing donor communications, gift acknowledgments, stewardship materials, appeals, sponsorship correspondence, and
other donor-facing communications.
• Assist with fundraising campaigns, corporate giving programs, employee matching gifts, sponsorship initiatives, and other revenue-generating activities.
Event & Auction Support
• Provide administrative and logistical support for fundraising and donor engagement events, including registration, attendee communications, sponsor benefits fulfillment, and event
preparation.
• Support auctions, raffles, and other fundraising activities by soliciting and organizing donated items, preparing promotional and supporting materials, coordinating payment and
fulfillment, and assisting with donor recognition.
Qualifications (desired)
✓ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
✓ Experience with Salesforce or another CRM, including report generation
✓ Knowledge of or desire to learn development operations, including best practices and fundraising strategies
✓ Excellent verbal and communication skills
✓ Ability to independently draft professional correspondence
✓ Ability to organize and prioritize work
✓ Extremely detail-oriented
✓ Flexible
While this is a part-time position, there is opportunity to grow within this role, particularly in the areas of development and fundraising. By demonstrating initiative, hard work, and problem-solving skills, you can support and potentially lead various fundraising activities. Key areas for growth include:
- Donor Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors, enhancing your networking and interpersonal skills.
- Event Support: Play a vital role in planning and executing fundraising events, which can enhance your project management and organizational abilities.
- Grant Writing and Research: Gain expertise in writing compelling grant proposals and conducting thorough research to identify new funding opportunities.
- Data Analysis: Analyze fundraising data to inform strategies and measure success, strengthening your analytical and technical skills.
Through your contributions and achievements in these areas, this part-time role has the potential to evolve into a full-time position or other promotional opportunities within the organization. We are committed to supporting your professional development and providing a clear pathway for career advancement.
This is a part-time position.
Salary range $22.00-$25.00hr
Sick time available as per California EDD
Junior Achievement respects diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The management team is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment, layoff, and termination.
Application Process
When we gather in the office, it is not merely to track attendance or check a box, but to build high-performing teams, foster trust, and create the social fabric and team dynamic that amplify our productivity and mission impact. True collaboration creates a multiplier effect for productivity and business opportunities that cannot be achieved when working exclusively behind a screen.
This role is expected to be in the office every Tuesday, plus the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Additionally, there are other in-person events throughout the year, and attendance will be coordinated between the individual and their manager. Regardless of whether an employee is in-office or remote, mission delivery, donor engagement, volunteer management, and operational oversight supersede remote flexibility. Where obligations conflict, the order of priority is: (1) mission and community events, (2) required in-office anchor days, (3) approved WFA or remote flexibility.
Send your resume and optional cover letter to Eliana Thomas at ethomas@janorcal.org with the words “Dev Associate” in the subject line.
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