Development Associate

U.S. Green Building Council Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k

Unlimited vacation

Job summary

U.S. Green Building Council Los Angeles is seeking a Development Associate to support fundraising efforts for green building programs in the greater Los Angeles area. You will research, draft, and submit grant proposals to advance climate-focused initiatives.

In addition, you will maintain funding calendars and donor databases, track deadlines, and help develop sponsorship packages and donor engagement campaigns to grow support for sustainability projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, nonprofit management or similar preferred.
• Exceptional research and collaboration skills.
• Experience with grant writing and nonprofit fundraising is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research, co-create, and submit proposals for funding.
• Follow all requirements and deadlines for grant applications.
• Maintains the accuracy and integrity of funding calendars and donor databases.
• Write/co-create sponsorship packages.
• Identify new funding opportunities; Solicit donors for increased contributions.
• Develop donor engagement and fundraising campaigns.
• Deliver reports on fundraising activities and progress.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising research

Donor databases

Proposal drafting

Sponsorship packages

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, nonprofit management

Tools

Donor CRM software

Job description

The U.S. Green Building Council Los Angeles is an independent non-profit representing green building and sustainability in and around the greater Los Angeles region. Our mission is to transform Southern California into a more sustainable

This a full-time position, including healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision), 401k, unlimited vacation, and compensation will be commensurate with experience.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Development Associate will support fundraising efforts for the U.S. Green Building Council Los Angeles to grow green building programs. In addition to researching and drafting grant proposals to fight climate change, the Development Associate will maintain the funding schedule and calendar to monitor the application process, keeping track of various deadlines to support the fundraising efforts of the development team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, co-create, and submit proposals for funding
• Follow all requirements and deadlines for grant applications
• Maintains the accuracy and integrity of funding calendars and donor databases
• Write/co-create sponsorship packages
• Identify new funding opportunities; Solicit donors for increased contributions
• Develop donor engagement and fundraising campaigns
• Deliver reports on fundraising activities and progress

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, nonprofit management or similar preferred
• Exceptional research and collaboration skills
• Passion for sustainability
• Prior experience in grant or similar proposal writing
• Experience with non-profit fundraising a plus
• Computer and database proficiency
• Detail-oriented

COMPENSATION

$50,000-$60,000 commensurate with experience