Development & Fundraising Partnerships Lead

Advocates for Children Georgia; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates for Children Georgia is seeking a Senior Development Associate to manage corporate and business partnerships while supporting annual giving and donor stewardship. This versatile fundraiser works across marketing, events and communications, partnering with the Director of Annual Giving and Engagement to reach a $1.85 million annual goal.

Ideal candidates are concierge fundraisers who enjoy donor conversations, securing sponsorships, and collaborating with volunteers and staff to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, marketing, or related field.
• At least two years of nonprofit fundraising, corporate relations, or related experience.
• Experience asking for gifts or sponsorships and building donor/business relationships.
• Strong writing skills for proposals and donor communications.
• Comfort speaking with donors, business leaders, and media.
• Excellent organization and ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Maintain confidentiality around children, youth and families served.
• Ability to work independently in a small team environment.
• Experience with donor CRM, Canva and Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate partners and donors to grow giving year over year.
• Support annual giving campaigns and donor stewardship activities.
• Coordinate sponsorships, grants and event sponsorships.
• Represent Advocates at community events and media outreach.
• Collaborate on marketing content, reports and newsletters.
• Track portfolio activity and sponsorship revenue in CRM.
• Assist with event planning and sponsor recognition.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor relations

Written communication

Public speaking

Event coordination

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, marketing, communications, business or related field

Tools

Donor CRM

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advocates for Children Georgia is seeking a Senior Development Associate to manage corporate and business partnerships while supporting annual giving and donor stewardship. This versatile fundraiser works across marketing, events and communications, partnering with the Director of Annual Giving and Engagement to reach a $1.85 million annual goal.

Ideal candidates are concierge fundraisers who enjoy donor conversations, securing sponsorships, and collaborating with volunteers and staff to