Job Title: Development Associate
Organization: SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of EducationLocation: Bloomington, MN Reports To: Director of Development
Scope of Position: The Development Associate provides administrative, communications, and fundraising support to advance the organization’s mission and development goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Development and Donor Support
- Enter, maintain, and update donor, sponsor, volunteer, and organizational records within the organization’s database or CRM system.
- Process gifts, pledges, and event revenue while ensuring accurate donor records and reporting.
- Prepare and coordinate donor acknowledgments, stewardship activities, and recognition efforts.
- Assist with donor prospect research and the identification of potential funding opportunities.
- Support fundraising campaigns, appeals, peer-to-peer fundraising efforts, and donor engagement initiatives.
- Generate donor lists, reports, and data exports to support fundraising and communications activities.
- Assist with sponsorship tracking, fulfillment, and recognition.
Event Coordination and Fundraising Support
- Support the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising and community engagement events.
- Assist with event logistics, registration, timelines, vendor coordination, and attendee communications.
- Develop event materials and support event marketing and participant engagement efforts.
- Coordinate volunteers and event-related administrative needs as appropriate.
- Assist with post-event reporting, donor follow-up, and stewardship activities.
Administrative and Operational Support
- Coordinate scheduling for development meetings, donor engagement activities, and internal planning sessions.
- Assist with departmental tracking systems, reporting, and project management.
- Support the preparation of fundraising materials, presentations, and meeting documents.
- Maintain organized records and documentation for development activities.
- Provide general administrative support to the development team as needed.
Communications and Marketing Support
- Draft, design, and distribute newsletters, donor communications, and fundraising materials.
- Assist with organizational storytelling and stewardship communications.
- Support communications related to events, campaigns, sponsorships, and organizational updates.
- Help maintain consistent organizational messaging and branding across fundraising and outreach efforts.
- Assist with social media, website updates, and other development-related communications as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, public relations, business administration, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience coordinating multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and database or CRM systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively and maintain professionalism with donors, board members, and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or communications.
- Familiarity with grant writing and donor databases.
- Experience coordinating events or volunteer activities.
- Graphic design or newsletter platform experience (e.g., Canva, Mailchimp, Constant Contact).
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience, with a range of $35,000-$45,000. SAVE offers a competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and flexible working arrangements.
To Apply:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please send resume and cover letter to Margaret Fondell, Director of Development mfondell@save.org
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