Development Associate

Groundworks New Mexico; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks New Mexico seeks a development coordinator to manage donor records and CRM data, support donor stewardship and communications, and coordinate fundraising campaigns and events. Responsibilities include tracking sponsorships, preparing reports, and cultivating community and corporate relationships.

You will provide administrative support to advance marketing, fundraising and organizational development goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years nonprofit, administrative, or fundraising experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage donor records and CRM data, support donor stewardship and communications, coordinate fundraising campaigns and events.
• Track sponsorships and donor recognition, prepare reports and materials.
• Cultivate community and corporate relationships, provide administrative support to advance marketing, fundraising and development goals.
• Support grant preparation and reporting, conduct prospect research, maintain fundraising calendars, coordinate volunteer activities.
• Prepare board and committee materials, reconcile donations with Finance, monitor fundraising metrics, ensure donor confidentiality and policies.
• Assist with special projects that advance marketing, development and community engagement initiatives.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data management

CRM systems

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/marketing or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Manage donor records and CRM data, support donor stewardship and communications, coordinate fundraising campaigns and events, track sponsorships and donor recognition, prepare reports and materials, cultivate community and corporate relationships, and provide administrative support to advance marketing, fundraising, and organizational development goals.

Additional Areas of Responsibility:

Support grant preparation and reporting, conduct prospect research, maintain fundraising calendars, coordinate volunteer activities, prepare board and committee materials, reconcile donations with Finance, monitor fundraising metrics, ensure compliance with donor confidentiality and organizational policies, and assist with special projects that advance marketing, development, and community engagement initiatives.

Other Information/Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or equivalent experience; 1–3 years of nonprofit, administrative, or fundraising experience; Excellent writing and communication skills; Familiarity with donor databases/CRM systems preferred; Strong organizational and data management skills; Fluent in English and Spanish, preferred