Bilingual Development Operations & Fundraising Associate

Nueva Esperanza; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Nueva Esperanza in Philadelphia seeks a bilingual Development Associate to provide essential operational and administrative support for the Development Department. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, you will assist with fundraising initiatives, events, sponsorships, and financial administration while maintaining workflows and cross-department collaboration.

The role emphasizes donor-centered fundraising, meticulous record-keeping, CRM management, and coordinating schedules, travel,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in development operations, nonprofit administration, or related field.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish with strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational, project-management, and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, sponsorships, vendors, contracts, and budgets.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends for fundraising events.
• Commitment to Esperanza’s mission and community development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain donor records and engagement history in the CRM.
• Coordinate development initiatives from planning through completion.
• Support fundraising events, donor receptions, and sponsorship logistics.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and meeting packets.
• Track deadlines, decisions, and action items across departments.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Project management

Event planning

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Nueva Esperanza in Philadelphia seeks a bilingual Development Associate to provide essential operational and administrative support for the Development Department. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, you will assist with fundraising initiatives, events, sponsorships, and financial administration while maintaining workflows and cross-department collaboration.

The role emphasizes donor-centered fundraising, meticulous record-keeping, CRM management, and coordinating schedules, travel,