$1000 Sign on Bonus About The Chase Home Founded in 1877, The Chase Home provides support, stability, and guidance to at-risk youth and their families in New Hampshire.Through residential and community-based services, we create opportunities for healing, growth, and lifelong success. We are seeking a full-time Development Associate to join our dedicated team and help elevate our fundraising, communications, and community engagement efforts. Position Summary The Development Associate will play a key role in supporting The Chase Home's fundraising, stewardship, communications, volunteer and community engagement, and event planning efforts. This position requires strong organizational, communication, and digital skills, as well as a collaborative self-starter attitude and a passion for nonprofit work. Key Responsibilities Donor Engagement & Stewardship - Utilize Little Green Light (LGL) donor database to track revenue, generate lists and reports, and manage donor acknowledgements.
- Write and distribute personalized thank-you letters to donors and major donors.
- Manage donor portfolios and segmented outreach in coordination with fundraising goals.
Marketing and Communications - Develop event and campaign marketing materials using Canva.
- Manage and post across social media platforms using Meta tools; maintain a content calendar.
- Record and edit voiceovers and B-roll footage featuring residents, staff, and awardees for storytelling and promotional purposes.
- Assist in creating and distributing newsletters, email blasts, and press releases to promote campaigns, events, and other initiatives.
Events & Volunteer Coordination - Coordinate and support planning for signature events, such as our annual Gala, and other fundraising initiatives.
- Manage logistics for volunteer service days involving local community groups and corporate partners.
- Assist in developing event materials and overseeing production timelines.
- Work with Development and Program leadership on supporting community engagement inititiatives with business partners, service providers, and local community activities for resident programming, care and incentives.
- Oversee development and direct care voluneer hours and record in Little Green Light.
General Development Support - Provide support to senior leadership and Board of Directors on various development initiatives and materials as needed.
- Collaborate with the Development Director to prepare reports, agendas, and presentations for the Board and committees.
- Attend and support Development Committee meetings; take minutes and prepare materials as needed.
Qualifications - 1-3 years of experience in nonprofit development, grant writing, communications, or a related field.
- Strong writing, editing, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with donor databases (Little Green Light preferred.
- Experience managing social media platforms and digital marketing tools (especially Meta Business Suite).
- Proficiency in Canva; Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently
- Passion for youth-focussed nonprofit work and community building
- Must have a valid driver's license and access to reliably transportation
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and life/move up to 25 lbs
Hours: 40 hours per week Starting Salary: $50,000-$55,000/year, commensurate with experience
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