Development Associate

Catch Up & Read; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catch Up & Read is seeking a Development Associate to enhance fundraising and donor engagement efforts. The role involves grant writing, donor communication, and collaboration with program staff to document success stories. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or donor relations.
• Strong track record in grant writing and donor communications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support grant writing, reporting, and donor engagement efforts.
• Cultivate relationships with donors and prepare fundraising communications.
• Maintain the donor database and track progress toward revenue goals.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Relationship-building

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Donor Perfect

Constant Contact

Adobe Suite

Canva

Google Suite

Microsoft applications

Job description

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Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

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Director of Development @ Catch Up & Read | Nonprofit Fundraising | Presbyterian Clergy

Position Title: Development Associate

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job Status: Full-Time

Job Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Generally 40 hrs. per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:30pm but flexible schedule according to demand/need.

Job Status: Full-Time

Reports To: Director of Development

Positions Supervised: None

Department: Development

About Catch Up & Read

Since 2009, Catch Up & Read has been on a mission to equip children to read on grade level by the end of 3rd grade so they can graduate from high school and break the generational cycle of poverty. Our focus is to empower teachers with evidence-based literacy practices that give 1st-3rd grade children from under-championed communities the reading foundation they need to succeed in school and life. Catch Up & Read currently works with 20 Title I elementary schools in North Texas, training over 150 teachers and providing teacher-directed tutoring for over 700 1st-3rd grade students. Last year, 94% of our students grew in reading achievement, significantly outpacing their peers.

We are different because of our investment in teachers–we give deep professional development throughout the year and coach-in-the-moment while teachers deliver reading intervention to students who need it the most. Catch Up & Read now offers both afterschool and in-school programming in both English and Spanish. The proven model has the potential to reach large numbers of children and provide lasting improvement to public schools. We believe in the power of literacy to transform lives and communities.

Our Values

Catch Up & Read is a mission-based organization that believes every person should have the educational foundation needed to pursue their potential. We share these values:

·Commitment to Excellence. Together, with all our students, parents and teachers, we are committed to working hard to achieve the highest standards in reading and teaching excellence.

·Continuous Learning. We are always seeking to know and deliver best practices in our field.

·Confidence. We strive for our children to become strong readers, our teachers to become strong teachers, and for their confidence to radiate.

·Collaboration. We work as a diverse team alongside best-in-class educators to grow all our students.

·Celebration. We celebrate small wins and big accomplishments.

Position Summary

The Development Associate will play a key role in supporting the fundraising and donor engagement efforts of Catch Up & Read. This position focuses on grant writing and reporting, database management, communicating with donors, and assisting with overall development strategy. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer and relationship-builder who is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about advancing literacy through nonprofit development work.

Essential Functions

·Assist with grant writing, grant reporting, research, and donor pipeline management.

·Collaborate closely with program staff to collect outcomes data and success stories that support compelling donor communications and grant reports.

·Cultivate and steward relationships with foundations, corporate donors, and individual donors.

·Ensure timely submission of grant applications and reports in collaboration with the Director of Development.

·Writing, proofing, and printing fundraising communications.

·Aid in setting annual fundraising projections, goals, and strategies.

·Co-manage and maintain the donor database in Donor Perfect and Constant Contact.

·Assist in tracking progress toward annual revenue goals, including individual donor retention rates, new donor acquisition, and grant success rate.

·Support execution of donor engagement events and site visits, including planning logistics, preparing materials, and coordinating follow-up communications.

Education, Experience & Abilities:

·Education: Bachelor's Degree.

·Experience: 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or donor relations, with a strong track record in grant writing, database management, and donor communications.

·Skills and abilities:

·Highly skilled in written and oral communication.

·Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

·Experience in grant writing or the non-profit sector is advantageous. Knowledge/experience with content creation, writing or general communications.

·Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.

·Ability to learn on the job and be a self-starter.

·Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.

·Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft applications, Google Suite, Donor Perfect,Adobe Suite, Canva, Constant Contact, and willing to learn new software and programs.

·Must pass background check and maintain valid driver’s license and car insurance.

Physical Demands: Lift/Carry 10 lbs & Push/Pull 12 lbs

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [e-mail].

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