Development Associate

UCP of Greater Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UCP of Greater Cleveland is seeking a Development Associate to provide administrative support for fundraising and marketing efforts. You will manage the donor database, draft communications, coordinate events, and assist with agency publications.

You’ll support the Directors and volunteers, while helping grow fundraising through data-driven reporting, campaigns, and outreach. A strong communicator with nonprofit experience will thrive.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and 3–5 years in nonprofit development/administration.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication.
• Strong computer literacy; donor database experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain donor database input, updates, and reporting.
• Process gifts and acknowledgments within 2 business days.
• Provide admin support for development, meetings, and materials.
• Coordinate special events and manage budgets with vendors.
• Support social media, email campaigns, and publications.
• Assist with volunteer activities and community programs.
• Provide direct support to Directors as needed.

Skills

Donor database

Communication

Data entry

Event coordination

Administrative support

Email marketing

Social media

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree considered

Tools

Donor database software

Email marketing platforms

Social media tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Director of Development, the Development Associate provides administrative and operational support for the fundraising and marketing programs. The position supports fundraising growth through maintaining the fundraising database, coordinating logistics for events and campaigns, preparing donor communications and Agency reporting, as well as supporting marketing and outreach efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain the donor database including accurate input, updating donor information, and generating necessary reports for the Development and Finance Departments.
2. Ensure timely and accurate processing of gifts and donor acknowledgment (within 2 business days of receipt), while maintaining data integrity across all records. Under the direction of the Director of Development and Director of Major Gifts, create lists and run database queries to provide information and reporting for electronic and printed appeals, mailings, events, and other projects.
3. Provide administrative and clerical support for the Development Department, including but not limited to meeting coordination, minutes, filing, data entry, correspondence, and mailings; assist with production of electronic and printed materials.
4. Assist with coordination of special events associated with Agency fundraising goals, including logistical planning, implementation, follow-up, maintaining relationships with vendors, and adhering to budgetary requirements.
5. Support the Director of Development in managing special event sponsorship, attendance, and recognition.
6. Assist in soliciting in-kind support for events and Agency operations.
7. Support community members, such as volunteers or affinity groups, with planning special events and initiatives.
8. Support and facilitate volunteer activities for the Agency.
9. Assist with preparation and implementation of Agency-wide events (annual meeting, program-focused events).
10. Support the maintenance of social media accounts, email campaigns, web content, as well as electronic and print Agency publications/collateral materials.
11. Provide direct administrative support to the Director of Development and Director of Major Gifts as needed.
12. Seek out and willingly accept additional duties and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree and three (3) to five (5) years of non-profit development, administrative and database experience required. A Bachelor’s degree may be considered in lieu of experience. Must have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills as well as a high level of computer literacy. Prior experience working with a donor database is strongly preferred, and familiarity with email marketing platforms and social media management is a plus. Must have reliable transportation and a valid Ohio driver’s license with two (2) or less moving violations.