Fundraising & Communications Associate (Grants)

Maryland Nonprofits; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Family Tree is seeking a Development & Communications Associate to support fundraising, grant management, and communications. This role handles day-to-day Development Office tasks, assists with private and government grants, and helps with donor communications and marketing efforts.

The position requires 1-3 years in development or communications, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 1-3 years development or communications experience. Experience and ability in motivating and mobilizing volunteers, staff and board.
• Database experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Development Office database Raisers Edge, update records and pull reports when needed.
• Coordinate and process all gift acknowledgement letters.
• Assist with processing of private and government grants in Raisers Edge, manage tracking of actions, editing/sending reports and set up funder meetings.
• Support Annual Fund and Special Events Managers.
• Coordinate and manage all office volunteers.
• Keep concise rosters on Board and Board Committees.
• Schedule, compile meeting packets, and minutes for Board Meetings, Development, and Nominating & Governance Committees.
• Work closely with Board of Directors and volunteers.
• Assist with the Board, fundraising, and community outreach events.
• Assist with Communications tasks such as social media and email marketing.
• Answer office phones, including front desk coverage.

Skills

Raiser's Edge

Administration

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Volunteer mobilization

Data entry/data management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Family Tree is seeking a Development & Communications Associate to support fundraising, grant management, and communications. This role handles day-to-day Development Office tasks, assists with private and government grants, and helps with donor communications and marketing efforts.

The position requires 1-3 years in development or communications, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.