Development Associate

Mercy Beyond Borders (MBB) addresses the unique barriers faced by women and girls in conflict-affected and resource-limited settings. With a focus on education and leadership, MBB works to ensure that girls not only learn, but gain the tools to lead and create change in their communities. MBB operates in South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Malawi, and Haiti through a lean, high-impact team. Programs include scholarships, leadership development, and community-based partnerships led by local staff.

Position Summary

Mercy Beyond Borders is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and mission-driven Development Associate to support the organization's fundraising and donor-engagement efforts. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position will play an integral role in coordinating fundraising campaigns, special events, donor communications and development operations. Work Schedule: Hybrid (onsite in MBB's Santa Clara, CA, office Monday through Wednesday and remote Thursday and Friday). This is a full-time, non exempt position. Salary range: $31-36/hour ($65,000-$75,000).

Duties and Responsibilities

Fundraising Campaigns and Communications – 80%

• Support the planning and implementation of direct-mail and digital fundraising campaigns.
• Coordinate campaign timelines, mailing lists, digital communications, and follow-up activities.
• Draft social media content, event communications, and other development materials.
• Track campaign progress and assist with preparing reports on fundraising results.
• Maintain calendars and project plans for development communications and activities.
• Support the planning and execution of MBB's gala, donor receptions, virtual events, and other cultivation and fundraising gatherings.
• Conduct research on prospective individual, foundation, and corporate supporters.

Development Operations – 20%

• Create lists, reports, and segmented audiences for fundraising communications and events.
• Ensure that gifts, acknowledgments, and donor records are handled accurately and promptly.
• Respond to donation and donor issues in support of monthly financial reporting and annual fiscal audits
• Support stewardship activities, including donor reports, updates, and personalized communications.
• Assist with other development projects as assigned by the Director of Development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in nonprofit development, events, communications, project coordination, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort communicating professionally via email and phone with donors and volunteers.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Experience with a donor database or CRM preferred; Neon CRM experience is a plus.
• Experience with Mailchimp, Canva, and nonprofit event software such as ClickBid is helpful.
• Commitment to MBB's mission and respect for the dignity and agency of the women and girls MBB serves.

Availability for occasional evening and weekend events - roughly quarterly.