Development Associate — Donor Ops & Fundraising (Nonprofit)

Children's Museum of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Development Associate at Children's Museum Houston reports to the Chief Development Officer and supports donor database management, gift processing, acknowledgements, and reporting. The role blends fundraising operations with hands-on administrative tasks to help annual campaigns, major gifts, and events run smoothly.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in nonprofit development, with strong writing, research, and data management skills.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum 2 years in nonprofit development or fundraising.
• Strong writing, proofreading and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintains donor database records, gift processing and acknowledgements.
• Supports annual campaigns and major gifts efforts.
• Assists with fundraising events and prospect research.
• Prepares reports, fulfills donor requests, and coordinates communications.
• Liaises with other departments on development issues and projects.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Strong writing

Verbal and written communication

Ability to manage multiple projects

Team player and independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Monday.com

Job description

The Development Associate at Children's Museum Houston reports to the Chief Development Officer and supports donor database management, gift processing, acknowledgements, and reporting. The role blends fundraising operations with hands-on administrative tasks to help annual campaigns, major gifts, and events run smoothly.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in nonprofit development, with strong writing, research, and data management skills.