Impact Fundraising & Storytelling Associate

AllPeopleBeHappy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, vision and dental insurance

401K matching

Job summary

AllPeopleBeHappy is seeking a full-time Development Associate to support community-based global learning and impact projects from its Pittsburgh base. You will assist the CEO and Board committees to grow fundraising outcomes, improve storytelling, and support back-end operations.

The role blends fundraising, promotion, PR, marketing and communications with hands-on program support. Excellent writing and relationship-building across diverse partners are essential.

Qualifications

• Must embrace AllPeopleBeHappy's mission and commitment to access to global education for all.
• Willing to work nights and weekends for community-based learning programs, events, and as needed.
• Must be based in Pittsburgh, PA and available to go into the office on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Work from home is possible on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, as well as experience and interest in using AI.
• Experience in fundraising, grants, PR, marketing, or communications.
• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a focus to detail and the organizational skills required for effective and efficient processes.
• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with a wide range of diverse partners.
• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Driver's license are required for regional travel.
• AllPeopleBeHappy alumni are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, implementation, and administration of fundraising campaigns with the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Track fundraising performance, conduct donor research, and refine strategies to strengthen results.
• Build and maintain relationships with individual, corporate, community, and alumni supporters.
• Manage fundraising databases and related technology, including appropriate use of AI tools.
• Coordinate alumni and other fundraising engagement initiatives and activities.
• Monitor trends in global education, international development, and philanthropy that may inform engagement and fundraising strategies.
• Manage the organization's content pipeline with the CEO and marketing/communications vendors.
• Serve as the primary liaison with site leaders and partner organizations to collect stories, impact updates, photos, videos, testimonials, and other content.
• Create compelling stories and moments for social media, email, website, campaigns and PR.
• Oversee the organization's newsletter.
• Coordinate the development and distribution of fundraising and communications materials.
• Develop and coordinate graphic design for proposals, site handbooks, program materials, and other needs.
• Support Experiences and Impact teams with communications and design projects.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and distribution of program materials.
• Collaborate across teams to identify and coordinate support for fundraising, communications, and organizational initiatives.
• Maintain systems, organization, follow-through, and professional communication across responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties that support the organization’s mission and priorities.

Skills

Fundraising

Promotion/PR/Marketing/Communications

Storytelling

AI tools experience

Donor research

Content marketing

Tools

CRM software

AI tools

Database management

Job description

AllPeopleBeHappy is seeking a full-time Development Associate to support community-based global learning and impact projects from its Pittsburgh base. You will assist the CEO and Board committees to grow fundraising outcomes, improve storytelling, and support back-end operations.

The role blends fundraising, promotion, PR, marketing and communications with hands-on program support. Excellent writing and relationship-building across diverse partners are essential.