TITLE: Development Associate REPORTS TO: Vice President of Development DEPARTMENT:Development STATUS:Non-Exempt, Full Time, 32-40 Hours/Week LOCATION: Minneapolis, Hybrid Eligible COMPENSATION: $42,203 - $49,612, Benefit-Eligible
JOB SUMMARY The Development Associate provides essential administrative support to the development team, helping advance MacPhail’s philanthropic initiatives. Key areas of support include individual giving, institutional giving, events, prospect research and operations. This role coordinates events and mailings, and ensures the smooth, efficient operation of fundraising processes and systems that strengthen donor and partner engagement.
RESPONSIBILITES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Administrative
Provide administrative support for the development department, including the Vice President of Development, major gifts, institutional giving, events, annual giving and development operations
Supports calendar management and donor meeting preparation for the Vice President, including arranging logistics and ensuring all necessary materials are prepared in advance
Schedule meetings and coordinate communications and meeting minutes/summaries for the Development Committee of the Board
Manage inventory of development print materials and event supplies as needed
Event Coordination
Coordinate comprehensive event planning efforts, including small and midsize donor gatherings and meetings, as well as large-scale events, such as the premier annual fundraiser(s) and cultivation events, in close partnership with the team
Foster a responsive donor service environment by promptly addressing inquiries and liaising with the development team to provide information to donors, board members and volunteers, as needed
Utilize Donor Management System to help maintain donor data with precision, and work closely with the database specialist to track, manage and report out on event registration data, as needed
Timely review and dispatch of gift and pledge acknowledgements to donors and partners, ensuring accuracy and maintaining a swift and personalized communication standard
Support the CEO, Vice President, and Development Team with donor research and prospect list updates through the utilization of screening tools
Work closely with the Database Specialist and Finance Team to serve as an alternate on producing the Daily Gift Report, as needed
Maintain an ethical approach to fundraising, including high levels of discretion when necessary
QUALIFICATIONS Education
High School Degree or equivalent, required
Undergraduate Degree, preferred
Experience
Two – Four years of relevant experience, preferred
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, required
Experience with Donor Management Databases, preferred
Experience with Digital Email Communication Platforms, preferred
Skills & Abilities
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Strong attention to detail
Willingness to take initiative
Ability to collaborate effectively
Demonstrated cultural competency skills
Commitment to inclusive working and learning environment
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