Development Associate

Job Title: Development Associate

Organization: SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Location: 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. This position completes data entry, pulls 

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 [email protected]