Development Assistant (Grants & Donor Relations)

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America; Exeter, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern District YMCA in Exeter, NH, seeks a Development Assistant to support philanthropy growth across the organization. This role provides grant funding support and administrative help for donor stewardship, campaigns, and development operations.

Reporting to the Director of Development and Marketing, you will assist with the grant lifecycle, donor databases, communications, events, and departmental administration, combining project coordination with strong relationship-building to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business, Marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, grant writing, communications, project coordination, or administrative support preferred.
• Experience working with donor databases or CRM systems (Bloomerang experience is a plus).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong editing and proofreading abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze information, compile data, and present information clearly and accurately.
• Experience working in a nonprofit organization or YMCA is preferred.
• Understanding of and commitment to the YMCA's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Support the grant lifecycle from researching opportunities to reporting outcomes.
• Assist donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and development operations.
• Support donor database management and fundraising communications.
• Help coordinate stewardship activities, events, and department administration.

Skills

Grant writing

CRM databases

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization

Data analysis

Fundraising campaigns

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business, Marketing, or a related field

Tools

Bloomerang

Job description

The Southern District YMCA is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and mission-driven Development Assistant to support the growth of philanthropy across the organization. This position plays an important role in helping the YMCA secure grant funding while providing administrative support for donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and development operations.

Working closely with the Director of Development and Marketing, the Development Coordinator helps manage the grant lifecycle—from researching opportunities and preparing applications to tracking awards and completing reports. The position also supports donor database management, fundraising communications, stewardship activities, events, and department administration.

This is an excellent full-time opportunity for someone who enjoys a balance of project coordination, relationship building, and administrative work while making a meaningful impact in the community.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business, Marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, grant writing, communications, project coordination, or administrative support preferred.
• Experience working with donor databases or CRM systems (Bloomerang experience is a plus).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong editing and proofreading abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze information, compile data, and present information clearly and accurately.
• Experience working in a nonprofit organization or YMCA is preferred.
• Understanding of and commitment to the YMCA's mission and values.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to move throughout YMCA facilities and outdoor program areas, some with rough terrain for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds of fundraising materials, event supplies, signage or equipment.
• Ability to travel between YMCA locations and community event sites.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in person, on phone and via email.