Advancement Associate

NEVADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Dental insurance

Donation matching

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Nevada Community Foundation Inc. is seeking an Advancement Associate to support donor relations, business development, and marketing efforts from our Summerlin office in Las Vegas.

The role reports to the Advancement Manager and collaborates with the CEO and CAO to cultivate relationships and build the brand in Southern Nevada. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, capable of handling multiple projects with minimal supervision while communicating professionally

Qualifications

• College degree or 2+ years of experience in business development, donor relations, or sales support.
• Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications (Blackbaud platforms, Raisers Edge, or donor management systems preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with donors, partners, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO, CAO, and Advancement Manager in meetings with donors, prospects, and advisors, including follow-up communication and reporting.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and data entry to support donor engagement and business development.
• Assist with donor engagement and advisor engagement strategies to enhance lifetime and legacy giving.
• Coordinate fund agreements, documentation, and collaboration with internal teams and vendors.
• Provide hands‑on support for marketing tasks arising from agency-led strategies and craft leadership posts.

Skills

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization

Education

College degree

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Donation matching
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Position Overview

The Advancement Associate plays an important role in supporting Nevada Community Foundation's business development, donor relations, and marketing efforts. Reporting to the Advancement Manager, this role provides critical hands‑on support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), and Advancement Manager in managing donor, prospect, and advisor relationship cultivation and brand building activities, helping ensure NCF continues to be seen as Southern Nevada's premier philanthropic partner.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized self‑starter who takes accountability, manages multiple projects with strong attention to detail, and follows through on tasks with minimal oversight. Comfortable working behind the scenes to support the team, the ideal candidate will communicate effectively and professionally across all levels and will combine adaptability with a solutions‑oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development and Donor Relations

Support the CEO, CAO, and Advancement Manager in scheduling and preparation for their meetings with donors, prospects, and advisors, and assist with related follow‑up communication, deliverable and activity support, and reporting.

Maintain accurate CRM records and data entry processes to support strategic business development and donor engagement efforts.

Assist with implementing and maintaining donor engagement strategies to ensure a high‑touch and relationship‑centered donor experience for lifetime and legacy donors alike.

Assist with implementing and maintaining an advisor engagement strategy to strengthen relationships and maintain NCF's visibility as a trusted philanthropic partner.

Coordinate the preparation and execution of fund agreements and related documentation.

Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to support new fund setup and activation.

Marketing

Provide hands‑on support for marketing efforts, including in‑house execution of tasks arising from our agency‑led marketing strategy.

In collaboration with leadership, craft LinkedIn posts and web blogs positioning NCF and executives as thought leaders in philanthropy.

Participate in review process for all marketing materials, ensuring alignment with quality and brand standards.

General

Maintain and update reports, dashboards, and tracking tools to inform stakeholder engagement strategies across all Advancement functions.

Flexibility to take on additional projects as assigned.

Reporting Structure and Location

This position reports to the Advancement Manager. It is a full‑time, in‑office role based at our Summerlin location in Las Vegas, NV.

Qualifications

College degree or 2+ years of experience in business development or sales support, administrative or executive assistance, client services, or project management.

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Adaptable self‑starter with ability to take initiative and proactively flag issues and propose solutions.

Demonstrated ability to see tasks and projects through to completion while meeting deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with ability to interact with colleagues, donors, and partners in a positive, respectful, and professional manner.

Ability to work collaboratively and accept and apply constructive feedback and direction.

Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications (Blackbaud platforms, Raisers Edge, or donor management systems preferred).

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive data.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary: $55,000 - $75,000

Employment Type: Full‑Time, In‑Office

20 PTO Days

14 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - 100% employer-paid for employee and spouses

401k with up to 5% employer match

Annual $500 Wellness + $1,500 Education stipend

Donation match up to $500 annually to a 501c3 of your choice