Development Associate (SF)

EPIP; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Schott Foundation seeks a Development Associate to support its fundraising efforts and strengthen relationships with philanthropists and organizations. This essential role involves researching funding sources, developing grant proposals, and managing events as part of their strategy to enhance education justice.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fundraising operations and best practices.
• Experience in grant proposals and managing donor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of a comprehensive development strategy.
• Research and identify potential funding sources.
• Maintain information about prospects and donors.
• Manage event logistics.

Skills

Knowledge of fundraising best practices

Research skills

Event management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Schott Foundation is a national public fund serving as a bridge between philanthropic partners and advocates to build movements to provide all students an opportunity to learn.

Our mission is to develop and strengthen a broad-based and representative movement to achieve fully-resourced, quality PreK-12 public education.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Development Associate is a core member of the Schott Foundation’s development team. The development team is responsible for achieving the organization’s ambitious fundraising goals as well as powerfully stewarding and strengthening Schott’s relationships with the philanthropists, organizations, and foundations that provide financial support for the organization’s programs, operations, and grantmaking.

The Development Associate will support the implementation of a comprehensive development strategy. The position’s scope encompasses researching and identifying potential funding sources, maintaining information about prospects and donors, supporting the development of grant proposals and reports, and managing event logistics.

The Associate will have knowledge of fundraising best practices and fundraising operations. S/he/they will support the fundraising efforts to grow Schott and shift resources to the education justice movement. This position will report to the Senior Vice President of Advancement and work closely with the communications, programs, operations, and finance teams.

The recruitment is open until filled. The priority deadline for applications is Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

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