Fund Development Associate

Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, or related field (preferred).

• 1-2 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, or related roles (preferred).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with a team.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management software (NetSuite, Raiser’s Edge, etc.).

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities/Duties

Fundraising Support:

• Assist in the creation and execution of fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, online giving, and peer-to-peer efforts.

• Manage and track donations, including acknowledgment letters, thank-you notes, and receipts.

• Coordinate fundraising events, including logistics, vendor management, and donor outreach.

• Prepare and manage donor communications, including newsletters, and email blasts.

Donor Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with prospective, new and existing donors, including volunteers and JVS alums.

• Track donor activity and create strategies to retain donors and increase their giving levels.

• Assist with the creation of major donor cultivation strategies, including personal outreach and stewardship.

• Liaise with JVS Young Professionals Board.

Database Management:

• Maintain the donor database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date donor information.

• Generate reports for leadership regarding fundraising progress, donor engagement, and revenue projections.

• Manage acknowledgment and recognition of all donations.

• Collaborate with Grants Manager to ensure calendaring of grant submissions and reports.

• Collaborate with the Finance team to reconcile monthly and quarterly unrestricted donations. 

Reporting and Analytics:

• Provide regular reports on the progress of fundraising campaigns and donor engagement.

• Assist in analyzing data to improve future campaigns and strategies.

       Other duties as assigned

Skills Needed 

• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multilingual environment 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule (including evenings and weekends when necessary)

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

• Must have competent oral, written and interpersonal skills 

• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

• Strong computer skills.

• Must have a valid Missouri or Kansas Driver’s License and a verified safe driving record and reliable means of transportation for local travel. Must provide a copy of license.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to:
JVS
Attn: Lauren Weinhold, Chief External Affairs Officer
lweinhold@jvskc.org