Development Operations Coordinator (Development Associate)

Pressley-Ridge; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

403b with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Holiday and birthday holidays

Job summary

Pressley Ridge is seeking a Development Associate to support fundraising initiatives, manage the RENXT database, coordinate events, and handle day-to-day operations for the Development Department. You will engage new individual donors, corporations, and foundations to secure philanthropic support.

This role requires strong communication, discretion, and the ability to work with internal teams and external stakeholders. Hybrid work arrangement with occasional evenings for events.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience in non-profit, development, fundraising or related environment.
• Experience with Development database systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Nurture relationships with donors and identify giving opportunities while inviting additional support.
• Analyze data and prepare reports to assist fundraising strategies.
• Conduct research on prospects including individuals, corporations and foundations for private funds.
• Document input and update donor records in the RENXT database.
• Assist in all parts of the donor cycle to build relationships.
• Develop and maintain research material used by the Development Department.

Education

Bachelor's degree or better

Job description

Development Operations Coordinator (Development Associate)

Job Category: Administrative

Requisition Number: DEVEL004395

• Posted : October 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Operations Center 710704
Pittsburgh, PA 15237, USA

Description

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.

• Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Wellness incentive (up to $250)
• 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
• Free life insurance and AD&D
• Paid sick time (up to 15 days)
• Paid holidays including a birthday holiday
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Development Associate will provide support for fundraising initiatives to include RENXT database management assistance, special events, and day-to-day operations for the Development Department, while reinforcing organizational culture. This includes serving as a primary front-line fundraiser to engage and introduce the organization to new individual donors, corporations and foundations to receive philanthropic support.

The Development Associate is responsible for supporting the development team in its efforts of cultivating and maintaining social investors to significantly impact the overall success of Pressley Ridge. This position requires the ability to assist and act in a confidential capacity, communicate well with tact, and project a professional image always with all levels of internal personnel, corporate Board of Directors, and external stakeholders.

• Nurture relationships with donors, identify and cultivate giving opportunity while interacting with donors to encourage and invite additional support.
• Analyze and provide data and reports to assist in fundraising strategies and team initiatives.
• Conducts research on prospects, including individuals, corporations and foundations identified by the development team as potential sources of private funds for specific projects.
• Documentation Input and update donor records into the database system.
• Assist in all parts of the donor cycle in order to build current and new relationships.
• Develops and maintains all research material needed and used by the Development Department.

Qualifications

Requires a valid state driver’s license, safe driving record, and current auto insurance.

Experience:

Requires one (1) year experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience in non-profit, development, fundraising or related environment.

Experience working within a development department is preferred.

Experience with Development database systems preferred.

Clearances Required by Applicable Regulations:

State Police

FBI

Child Abuse Clearances

Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training certificate and/or statement.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: This position requires operating a keypad device 50% of the day and electronic/office equipment 30% of the day. Travel is required approximately 5 times per month and works in weather conditions about 20% of the day. Fingers, thumbs, hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, upper back, legs and feet are all routinely used 25% of the day. Employees must meet minimum requirements for hearing, speech, and vision. Walking is required 20% of the day. Standing occurs 30% of the day. Sitting happens 50% of the day. This function routinely lifts under 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Mental Demands: Occasionally handles distractions that interfere, makes quick decisions and handles diversity of problems.

Frequently needs to concentrate and perform multiple tasks.

Environmental Factors: Environmental demands require this position in schools, residential, community, and office.

Working Hours: Typical office hours. Occasional evenings and weekends to support development events.

Education

Bachelors or better.

Experience

1-2 years: Experience in professional fundraising including knowledge of Annual Giving, Campaigns, Foundation/ Corporate solicitations, Individual Giving and Special Events

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