Development Associate — Fundraising & Grants Support

Appone; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legal Aid Society is seeking a Development Associate to provide administrative and operational support for fundraising and communications. Key duties include donor gift processing, data entry in Raiser's Edge, and grant administration assistance.

You will help with acknowledgements, online donations, and reporting while supporting staff attorneys and paralegals with limited administrative duties. This full-time exempt role reports to the Development Director and Communications supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with donor databases preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process charitable contributions and donor records accurately.
• Prepare donor acknowledgement letters and stewardship communications.
• Maintain donor records in Raiser's Edge and related systems.
• Assist with grant administration and reporting.
• Support administrative tasks for Development Director and Communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Raiser's Edge

HMIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Legal Aid Society is seeking a Development Associate to provide administrative and operational support for fundraising and communications. Key duties include donor gift processing, data entry in Raiser's Edge, and grant administration assistance.

You will help with acknowledgements, online donations, and reporting while supporting staff attorneys and paralegals with limited administrative duties. This full-time exempt role reports to the Development Director and Communications supervisor.