Development Associate

Youth on Root; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

YoR is seeking a motivated Development Associate to strengthen fundraising, community engagement, and donor relationships to empower low-income youth of color as leaders in environmental justice. The role blends grassroots outreach with digital campaigns and field-based outreach in local schools, businesses, and community groups.

You will build partnerships, expand donor networks, and support mission-driven fundraising initiatives that drive impact and equity in the communities we serve.

Job description

YoR seeks a motivated Development Associate to strengthen and expand its fundraising, community engagement, and donor relationship efforts. This role is essential in building connections with funders, corporate sponsors, and community allies to support our mission of empowering low-income youth of color as leaders in environmental justice. Central to this role is leveraging our grassroots fundraising strategy, Roots to Resources, to drive donor expansion and deepen community partnerships. With a focus on grassroots donor growth and strategic partnership building, this position combines digital outreach with hands-on engagement with local schools, businesses, and individual donors. This is a hybrid role designed to be flexibly remote and field based. Building in-person connections is a crucial element of scaling our fundraising campaigns and is essential to this role.

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