Development Associate

University of Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

403(b) matching

Employer paid health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

The Children’s Diabetes Foundation is seeking a Development Associate to be a force multiplier for the Executive Director and the Development Team. The role assists the ED with daily operations and supports donor outreach, stewardship, calendar scheduling, and travel arrangements.

This full-time position in Aurora, CO follows a hybrid schedule and involves managing grant processes, donor communications, and data integrity to enable the team to focus on direct donor interactions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in an administrative role reporting to upper management.
• Grant writing and reporting experience required.
• Experience in nonprofit or fundraising office preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• CRM administration experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex scheduling for the Executive Director.
• Prepare reports, drafts, minutes, and filing.
• Coordinate and track ED-level projects and deadlines.
• Maintain donor database integrity and import records.
• Oversee grant writing: locating, applying, reporting.
• Create ad hoc donor reports and segmented lists.
• Draft and edit donor correspondence.
• Coordinate tax acknowledgment process.
• Arrange donor travel and meetings.
• Support Development team to improve operational efficiency.
• Lead recognition for partnerships and donors.
• Perform other Development operations tasks as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Project management

Grant writing

Nonprofit fundraising

CRM administration

Communication skills

Relationships building

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Database management

Job description

Summary

The Development Associate is responsible for assisting the ED with daily operations and supporting the Development team with donor outreach and stewardship, calendar scheduling, and travel arrangements. This role will also manage the process of locating, applying, and reporting on grants while also being instrumental in allowing the Development Team to focus on direct donor interactions.

Description

About Children’s Diabetes Foundation:

The Children’s Diabetes Foundation serves as a beacon of hope and resilience for families facing type 1 diabetes. A dedicated lifeline where compassion, innovation, and community empower individuals to face the complications of diabetes with hope and support. Our mission is to raise funds to support the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes in research, care, and education. Rooted in 50 years of partnership with the Barbara Davis Center, CDF welcomes all people of all ages affected by T1D into a supportive network of compassionate health professionals, offering relief from burdens, advancing cures, and fostering emotional and physical healing in the face of a relentless, life-long disease.

Job description:

The Children’s Diabetes Foundation is looking for a Development Associate to be a force multiplier for the Executive Director (ED) and the Development Team. The Development Associate is responsible for assisting the ED with daily operations and supporting the Development team with donor outreach and stewardship, calendar scheduling, and travel arrangements. This role will also manage the process of locating, applying, and reporting on grants while also being instrumental in allowing the Development Team to focus on direct donor interactions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Manage complex scheduling, prioritize meetings, and handle inbox correspondence for the Executive Director
• 2. Prepare reports, draft documents, take meeting minutes, and maintain filing system
• 3. Coordinate, track, and manage ED level projects and deadlines
• 4. Maintain database integrity and import new donor records
• 5. Manage entirety of grant writing process from locating and applying, to reporting
• 6. Create ad hoc donor reports and segmented lists
• 7. Draft and edit donor correspondence as needed
• 8. Manage tax acknowledgement process
• 9. Coordinate travel arrangements and scheduling donor meetings
• 10. Support strategic tasks and maintain operational efficiency of Development team
• 11. Lead recognition efforts for partnerships, sponsorships, and donors
• 12. Other responsibilities to support the Development operation as needed

KEY PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• 1. Manage up to the development team and ED with next steps and reminders for current priorities
• 2. Excellent execution of our donor acknowledgement process to steward our donors
• 3. Accurate and timely data entry into the donor database
• 4. Achieve yearly grant budget expectations

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. 2+ years of experience in an administrative role reporting directly to upper management required
• 2. Project management experience preferred
• 3. Grant writing and reporting experience required
• 4. Experience at a nonprofit or fundraising office preferred
• 5. Total personal alignment with our mission and vision and commitment to our core values
• 6. Experience with Microsoft Office
• 7. Experience in CRM administration a plus but not required
• 8. Able to establish trust and strong working relationships with colleagues, partners, and donors
• 9. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written form
• 10. Adept in managing multiple projects and competing priorities
• 11. High degree of organization and excellent use of systems

Benefits

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed. The role follows a hybrid office schedule and is based in Aurora, CO. Benifits Include

• 403 (b)
• 403 (b) matching
• Employer paid health insurance
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Pay: Hourly wage of $24.00 – $28.00 per hour

Organization type:Nonprofit
Type of role:Full-time
Work Environment:Hybrid
Job Category:Development
Hourly:$24.00 – $28.00