Development Associate — Fundraising & Donor Relations

UCP of Greater Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UCP of Greater Cleveland is seeking a Development Associate to provide administrative and operational support for fundraising and marketing programs. The role manages the donor database, coordinates event logistics, prepares donor communications, and supports agency reporting.

Responsibilities include processing gifts, generating reports, producing materials, coordinating logistics, and assisting with social media and email campaigns.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and 3–5 years of nonprofit development, administrative and database experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and high level of computer literacy.
• Prior experience with donor databases is strongly preferred; familiarity with email marketing platforms and social media management is a plus.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Ohio driver’s license with two or fewer moving violations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the donor database with accurate input and reporting for Development and Finance Departments.
• Process gifts and donor acknowledgments within 2 business days; run queries for appeals and events.
• Provide administrative support: meetings, minutes, filing, data entry, correspondence, mailings.
• Coordinate special events logistics, vendor relations, and budget adherence.
• Support event sponsorships, attendance, and recognition.
• Solicit in-kind support for events and agency operations.
• Assist volunteers and affinity groups with event planning.
• Support and facilitate volunteer activities for the Agency.
• Assist with preparation and implementation of Agency-wide events.
• Maintain social media accounts, email campaigns, web content, and publications/collateral.
• Provide direct administrative support to Directors as needed.
• Take on additional duties as required.

Skills

Donor database

Email marketing

Social media management

Communication skills

Non-profit experience

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree possible alternative

Tools

Donor database software

Job description

UCP of Greater Cleveland is seeking a Development Associate to provide administrative and operational support for fundraising and marketing programs. The role manages the donor database, coordinates event logistics, prepares donor communications, and supports agency reporting.

Responsibilities include processing gifts, generating reports, producing materials, coordinating logistics, and assisting with social media and email campaigns.