Development Generalist

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The Development Generalist provides coordinated administrative and programmatic support across the Bronson Health Foundation’s core fundraising functions, including events, major gifts, annual giving, and development operations (CRM/data).

This is an entry-level role designed for an early-career professional seeking broad exposure to the field of philanthropy. The position supports frontline fundraising and engagement efforts while building foundational skills in donor relations, annual giving execution, event logistics, and database management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Events & Donor Engagement Support

• Provide logistical and on-site support for fundraising, stewardship, and cultivation events.
• Assist with event planning and execution, including registration, RSVP tracking, materials preparation, and post-event follow-up.
• Support donor engagement activities tied to events, including coordination of guest lists, seating, and stewardship touchpoints.

Major Gifts Team Support

• Provide administrative and coordination support to major gift officers and leadership.
• Assist with scheduling donor meetings, preparing briefing materials, and assembling proposals or presentations.
• Track and record donor interactions, contact reports, and follow-up actions in the CRM system.
• Support stewardship and cultivation workflows to ensure timely and coordinated donor engagement.

Development Operations (CRM/Data) Support

• Enter and maintain accurate donor records, gifts, pledges, and contact reports in the donor database.
• Assist with gift processing, acknowledgments, and data quality efforts to ensure integrity and timeliness.
• Support reporting, prospect tracking, and basic data analysis for fundraising activities.
• Partner with the CRM/data team on audits, clean-up projects, and system-related tasks.

Annual Giving & Campaign Support

• Assist with execution of annual giving efforts, including direct mail, digital campaigns, and employee giving initiatives.
• Support mailing coordination, list preparation, segmentation, and basic tracking of campaign performance.
• Help prepare donor acknowledgment letters, recognition lists, and stewardship communications.
• Provide project coordination support for broader campaign initiatives.

Team Collaboration & Professional Growth

• Work collaboratively across events, major gifts, annual giving, and operations teams to support Foundation priorities.
• Develop a working knowledge of fundraising best practices, donor stewardship, and campaign strategy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of donor and organizational information.
• Take on special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Interest in nonprofit development, fundraising, events, or customer service.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using computers, email, and basic office software (training provided for specialized systems).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or coursework in business, communications, nonprofit management, or related field.
• Prior experience in administrative support, customer service, event coordination, or nonprofit environments.
• Experience with data entry, scheduling systems, or CRM platforms.

Core Competencies

• Organization and reliability
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Customer service and donor-centered mindset
• Team collaboration and adaptability
• Discretion and professionalism

Work Environment & Schedule

• Primarily office-based with occasional local travel for events.
• Some evening or weekend hours required during events and campaign periods.

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