Fund Development Associate

The Community Builders Inc.

Boston (MA)

Presencial

USD 60.000 - 65.000

Jornada completa

Hace 6 días

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Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

12 Paid Holidays & PTO accruals

Health Savings Account contributions

Company paid Life & Disability

403(b) retirement plan with company  匹

Tax-advantage accounts: commuter/park,

Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance

Confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance

Descripción de la vacante

The Community Builders, Inc. in Boston, MA, is seeking a Fund Development Associate to secure philanthropic investments and expand our Community Life programs. You will develop compelling grant proposals, research funding opportunities, and coordinate with regional and national teams to communicate impact.

You will also lead Raiser's Edge donor data integrity, reporting, and CRM practices to strengthen fundraising operations and donor stewardship across levels.

Formación

Three years of fund development or related experience.
Bachelor's degree required.
Experience with Raiser's Edge software is a plus.
Ability to engage residents, colleagues, and external stakeholders at multiple levels.

Responsabilidades

Develop and write grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding requests.
Collaborate with program staff and regional teams to gather budgets and outcomes.
Translate program information into clear, funder-ready narratives.
Prepare grant reports and renewals to demonstrate impact and stewardship.
Identify prospective institutional funders and support cultivation strategies.
Maintain grant resources and ensure timely submissions.

Conocimientos

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Descripción del empleo

About The Community Builders

We envision a world with vibrant, safe and inclusive neighborhoods in which all people live in healthy homes with equitable access to resources and opportunities to pursue their dreams. The Community Builders' mission is to build and sustain strong communities where all people can thrive. Our mission-driven businesses work with partners to develop, finance, and operate residential communities, neighborhood amenities, and opportunity programs for families, seniors, and adults with disabilities. Since 1964, we have advanced housing through award-winning affordable and mixed-income communities and our pioneering Community Life model for resident success. Today, our ownership and management portfolio includes over 15,000 apartment homes. Anchored by offices in Boston, Chicago, Columbus, New York, and Washington D.C., we operate across 15 states.

About the Position

The Fund Development Associate plays an important role in securing philanthropic investments that sustain and expand The Community Builders' Community Life programs and resident-centered initiatives. The position is responsible for developing compelling grant proposals, researching funding opportunities, and coordinating with regional and national teams to communicate TCB's impact to public and private funders.

In addition, this position serves as the Fund Development team's lead resource for the Raiser's Edge donor database, supporting data integrity, reporting, and consistent CRM practices that strengthen fundraising operations.

Responsibilities

Grant Development and Writing

Research, write, edit, and prepare compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding requests to foundations, corporations, and public funding agencies at the local, state, and national levels.
Collaborate with Institutional Giving Manager, Community Life staff, and regional and corporate departments to gather program information, budgets, outcomes, and supporting materials for grant applications.
Translate complex program information, resident outcomes, and organizational priorities into clear, persuasive narratives aligned with funder interests and requirements.
Support the development of grant reports, renewal applications, and other funder communications that demonstrate program impact and responsible stewardship.
Research prospective institutional funding opportunities and contribute to funder identification, cultivation, and stewardship strategies.
Maintain and organize grant-related resources, including standard narratives, organizational information, program outcomes, and proposal materials, to support efficient and consistent grant development.
Coordinate multiple grant assignments and deadlines while ensuring accuracy, compliance with funder requirements, and timely submission.

CRM Management and Maintenance

Serve as the Fund Development team's primary resource for day-to-day Raiser's Edge CRM management, ensuring accurate, complete, and consistent donor and fundraising records.
Maintain constituent profiles, gift records, organizational affiliations, contact

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent writing and presentation skills
A disciplined record of writing on a deadline with clarity and accuracy
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize, multitask, and be self-directed
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create and maintain positive internal and external working relationships
High energy and passion for The Community Builders mission

Education & Experience

At least three years of relevant experience
A bachelor's degree is required
Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge software is a plus
Ability to engage with residents, colleagues, and external stakeholders at the local, regional, state, and national levels to obtain information and support fund development strategies and activities.

Benefits