Senior Development Associate

Status: Full-Time Salary                                                 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


• Dental


• 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