Achilles International: Development Associate

Road Race Management, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Achilles International seeks a Development Associate to advance its fundraising strategy, focusing on annual giving and compelling development communications. You will drive foundation grants, support corporate partnerships, and produce donor materials such as emails, proposals, letters, and funding reports.

The role emphasizes strong writing, campaign coordination, and cross‑functional collaboration with Development, Communications, and program teams.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of experience in nonprofit development, annual giving, grant writing, or fundraising communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Raiser's Edge), design tools (Canva, Adobe) and email platforms (Constant Contact) a plus.
• Passion for Achilles International’s mission and commitment to inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and expand Achilles International’s annual giving program, including strategy, segmentation, and campaign execution.
• Develop fundraising materials, toolkits, and resources for regional chapter leads; provide guidance, communications support, messaging templates, and best practices to strengthen local fundraising efforts.
• Support peer-to-peer and grassroots fundraising initiatives across the chapter network.
• Research, identify, and cultivate foundation and corporate funding opportunities aligned with Achilles’ mission.
• Manage the full grant lifecycle, including proposal development, submission, and reporting.
• Track deadlines, deliverables, and stewardship activities to ensure timely and accurate grant applications and reports.
• Support relationship management with corporate partners, including drafting communications, impact updates, and sponsorship materials.
• Lead the creation of donor communications across channels, including emails, annual appeals, newsletters, stewardship reports, and acknowledgment letters.
• Develop clear, consistent, and engaging messaging that reflects Achilles’ voice and brand.
• Work with Development and Communications teams to support fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
• Develop and oversee an annual cross-departmental calendar for development, programming, and communications activities.
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of donor communications and recommend improvements.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in all external communications.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Grant writing

Communications

Project management

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Canva

Adobe

Constant Contact

Job description

Oct 24, 2026

October 22, 2026

Position Summary

The Development Associate plays a critical role in advancing Achilles International’s fundraising strategy by supporting annual giving efforts and shaping compelling development communications.

This position is responsible for managing foundation grants, supporting corporate partner relationships, and creating donor-facing materials including emails, proposals, solicitation letters, and funding reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance and expand Achilles International’s annual giving program, including strategy, segmentation, and campaign execution
• Develop fundraising materials, toolkits, and resources for regional chapter leads, provide guidance, communications support, messaging templates, and best practices to strengthen local fundraising efforts.
• Support peer-to-peer and grassroots fundraising initiatives across the chapter network

Institutional Giving (Foundations & Corporate Partnerships)

• Research, identify, and cultivate foundation and corporate funding opportunities aligned with Achilles’ mission
• Manage the full grant lifecycle, including proposal development, submission, and reporting
• Track deadlines, deliverables, and stewardship activities to ensure timely and accurate grant application and report submissions
• Support relationship management with corporate partners, including drafting communications, impact updates, and sponsorship materials

Development Communications

• Lead the creation of donor communications across channels, including email campaigns, annual appeals, newsletters, stewardship reports, and acknowledgment letters
• Develop clear, consistent, and engaging messaging that reflects Achilles’ voice and brand
• Work closely with the Development and Communications teams to support fundraising campaigns and initiatives
• Develop and oversee an annual cross-departmental calendar for development, programming, and communications activities
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of donor communications and recommend improvements
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in all external communications

Qualifications

• Three (3) plus years of experience in nonprofit development, annual giving, grant writing, or fundraising communications
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Raisers' Edge), visual design platforms (e.g., Canva and Adobe), marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact) a plus
• Passion for the mission of Achilles International and commitment to inclusion
• Strategic communication and messaging
• Relationship management
• Project management and organization
• Analytical thinking and adaptability
• Anticipated salary range: $70,000 - $80,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off
• This role is based in our New York City office with four days onsite
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization with global impact