Development Associate - Special Events / Donor Relations

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client善 nonprofit organization seeks a Development Associate, Special Events & Donor Relations to support donor engagement and event activities. The role is temporary with potential to become permanent, with a hybrid schedule and $25.00/hour pay.

The Development Associate will assist with donor communications, event planning, and reporting, helping to maintain a high-quality experience for donors and volunteers across campaigns and events.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of fundraising and/or special events experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with CRM databases; Salesforce experience preferred.
• Prior experience with Classy or GoFundMe Pro preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and varied responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to gather, organize, and communicate information across multiple teams.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.
• Strong digital skills and ability to effectively use a range of digital technologies.
• Ability to write clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including donors and volunteers.
• Genuine appreciation for the organization's mission and the ability to communicate that mission authentically.

Responsibilities

• Create ThankView emails, assist with video editing, and track engagement metrics.
• Support CEO and CAO donor correspondence and letters.
• Prepare Sponsorship Impact Reports by organizing recipient lists and gathering relevant statistics and photos.
• Organize receipt lists and submit bulk uploads for donor stewardship and recognition communications.
• Maintain fundraiser toolkits and related materials.
• Pull event campaign reports for Relationship Managers to support donor engagement strategies.
• Share event attendee lists to encourage timely post-event follow-up.
• Support sponsorship outreach and deliverables for Women Fighting Hunger (WFH).
• Conduct guest list outreach and assist with event registration for WFH.
• Follow up with Day of Giving volunteers and confirm participation.
• Assist with event planning and logistics, including invitation lists, RSVPs, name badges, attendance tracking, and Salesforce updates.
• Maintain event timelines, task lists, staffing plans, and event materials.
• Assist with event planning meetings, briefings, and day-of-event activities.
• Coordinate event materials, including signage, gifts, awards, and other supplies.
• Provide administrative support with vendors, external partners, contracts, quotes, invoices, and permitting.
• Maintain vendor and event-related records and files.
• Assist with post-event surveys, attendance reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Support volunteer coordination and engagement for signature special events.
• Provide general administrative and logistical support to the Special Events and Donor Relations teams as needed.

Skills

Fundraising

Special events

Donor relations

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Teamwork

Tools

Salesforce

Classy

GoFundMe Pro

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client, a nonprofit organization focused on fighting hunger and strengthening the community, is seeking a Development Associate, Special Events & Donor Relations to support its Special Events and Donor Relations teams. This is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent.

The Development Associate will help maintain continuity across donor engagement, stewardship, fundraising activities, and special events while supporting a high-quality experience for donors, volunteers, and advocates.

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM -Hybrid schedule: In-office Mondays and Thursdays
• Pay Rate: $25.00/hour

Responsibilities

Donor Relations

• Create ThankView emails, assist with video editing, and track engagement metrics.
• Support CEO and CAO donor correspondence and letters.
• Prepare Sponsorship Impact Reports by organizing recipient lists and gathering relevant statistics and photos.
• Organize receipt lists and submit bulk uploads for donor stewardship and recognition communications.
• Maintain fundraiser toolkits and related materials.
• Pull event campaign reports for Relationship Managers to support donor engagement strategies.
• Share event attendee lists to encourage timely post-event follow-up.

Special Events

• Support sponsorship outreach and deliverables for Women Fighting Hunger (WFH).
• Conduct guest list outreach and assist with event registration for WFH.
• Follow up with Day of Giving volunteers and confirm participation.
• Assist with event planning and logistics, including invitation lists, RSVPs, name badges, attendance tracking, and Salesforce updates.
• Maintain event timelines, task lists, staffing plans, and event materials.
• Assist with event planning meetings, briefings, and day-of-event activities.
• Coordinate event materials, including signage, gifts, awards, and other supplies.
• Provide administrative support with vendors, external partners, contracts, quotes, invoices, and permitting.
• Maintain vendor and event-related records and files.
• Assist with post-event surveys, attendance reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Support volunteer coordination and engagement for signature special events.
• Provide general administrative and logistical support to the Special Events and Donor Relations teams as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of fundraising and/or special events experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with CRM databases; Salesforce experience preferred.
• Prior experience with Classy or GoFundMe Pro preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and varied responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to gather, organize, and communicate information across multiple teams.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.
• Strong digital skills and ability to effectively use a range of digital technologies.
• Ability to write clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including donors and volunteers.
• Genuine appreciation for the organization's mission and the ability to communicate that mission authentically.

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