Senior Development Associate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Vision

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Savings

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Senior Development Associate to manage funding proposals and collaborate with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in a relevant field, at least nine years of grant writing experience, and strong fundraising skills. Familiarity with child welfare and juvenile justice systems is a plus. Benefits include medical coverage, retirement savings, and paid time off. Join us to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in fundraising and development.
• Minimum nine years of grant and proposal writing experience required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage funding proposals for federal, state, and local RFPs.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and external partners.
• Write proactive proposals for potential funders.

Skills

Fundraising

Proposal writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Non-Profit Management or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Status: Full-TimeSalary FLSA Classification: Exempt

Summary of Position: Senior Development Associate is a highly experienced fundraising professional who is knowledgeable about human services systems and grant proposals to fund services from potential funding sources.

• This position is a key role within the Advancement and Development team. They will collaborate closely with senior leadership, development staff, and external partners to ensure successful fundraising outcomes.
• Familiarity with child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental/behavioral health systems is a plus.
• Will be assigned to lead and manage funding proposals, including responding to complex federal, state, and local RFP’s; writing proactive proposals for potential funders, and writing position papers. A successful history of competitively crafting and writing proposals in all funding fields to score points is required.
• History of success with foundation applications is a plus.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Non-Profit Management, Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2 -4 years of experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, and non-profit administration.
• Minimum nine (9) years of grant and proposal writing experience is required.
• Experience working donor databases/CRMs (e.g., Salesforce)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting donor letters, reports, and grant proposals.
• Familiarity with federal, state/local online grant/proposal vendor submission and reporting database.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Skills, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to work both independently and as part of collaborative development team.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics

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