The Development Associate supports the fundraising, events, volunteer, and other activities of the Development Department. They work closely with the Development Manager and other department members in planning and executing fundraising appeals and events, ensuring the integrity of the organization’s donor database, fostering the organization’s relationship with its donors, providing clerical, recordkeeping and administrative assistance to the department’s efforts, and coordinating and assisting with other fundraising activities. As a part of a small team, they must be a champion for the organization, detail oriented, well-organized, have strong written and oral communications skills, be able to self-direct their work, have the capacity to manage multiple tasks, work well under pressure and deadlines, have a sense of humor and be a “go-getter.”

• Maintain Raiser’s Edge NXT donor database, ensuring that records are accurate and current, and that donations, actions, notes, and other media are entered in a timely fashion. Prepare reports, mailing lists and queries.
• Facilitate and execute logistics of special events including an annual gala, fall benefit and cultivation receptions (e.g., mailings, tracking of participants, ticket sales and donations, set up and delivery). Assist with identifying and interacting with venues and vendors.
• Prepare donor correspondence, including gift acknowledgement letters and other correspondence, and help coordinate direct mail appeals and other mailings.
• Assist with compiling collateral material for donors, prospects and other constituents.
• Process donations for deposit. Reconcile revenue with Finance Department and prepare monthly report of credit card receipts.  Assist with processing invoices for payment.
• Perform routine administrative and bookkeeping tasks, including ordering department supplies, preparing invoices and tracking expenditures and covering receptionist desk one hour per week.
• Help compile background research of individual and corporate donor prospects.
• Coordinate four annual in-kind donation drives: essentials care, backpack, Thanksgiving food and holiday gift drives and other in-kind or fundraising campaigns.
• Assist with the administration of group volunteer efforts.
• Present information on Employee Giving to staff at various program sites
• Liaise with donors and program staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• B.A. or equivalent degree required.
• Three years of fundraising or development experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented, pro-active individual with an enthusiastic “can-do”, attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent writing, editing, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Experience in Raiser’s Edge or comparable fundraising management software strongly preferred.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite including ability to manage mail merges.
• Commitment to, and passion for, the mission and values of Rising Ground.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, adhere to deadlines, and work well both independently and as part of a team.