Development Associate

Working under the supervision of the Chief Programs Officer, the
**Development Associate** is responsible for assisting with Habitat Broward (HFHB) resource development efforts. The primary objective of this position is to provide comprehensive support to the resource development department, with a focus on office and fundraising support, effective database management and reporting, event logistics and donor stewardship efforts (acknowledgements, printed material inventory, prep materials for donor meetings). As necessary, the Development Associate will supervise volunteers to help with department efforts.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

**Fundraising**:
Prepare gift acknowledgement letters, Thank You notes, New Donor Letters, Anniversary Cards and make Thank You calls.

Prepare online donation pages as specified.

Assist in formatting year end appeal and newsletter data (quarterly paper and monthly electronic)

Compile mailing lists.

Provide support to the development team to prepare monthly and yearly fundraising reports.

Provide fundraising support at fundraiser meetings, including document creation, donor research and donor prep.

As appropriate, provide prospect research for development team.

Assist fundraisers with the planning, and implementation of mailings.

**Database**:
Serve as the primary lead for the donor database, including its infrastructure, protocols, data entry systems, gift processing and report writing.

Identify and implement processes and improvements to ensure the integrity of the database, including troubleshooting/identifying inconsistencies and making corrections. Work closely with other departments e.g., finance and volunteers for reporting etc.

Specific Tasks Include:
Build queries

Run reports.

Implement moves management tracking and communication processes.

Work with organization leadership to conduct database management training to increase database skill and generate organization-wide database procedures and expectations (in conjunction with critical staff).

**General Support**:
Maintain physical donor communication materials and inventory of general Development team supplies.

Answer general Development phones inquiries.

Provide professional assistance and interaction with donors (via phone, computer and face-to-face).

Provide support when acknowledging appropriate financial and in-kind donations by correspondence.

Support fundraising staff to generate development reports from database (sponsors, major donors, individuals, lapsed donor, etc.).

Schedule and assist with various staff and volunteer leadership meetings.

Provide vision, energy and passion for Habitat’s mission, values and integrity in all aspects of the job.

**Event**:
Assist with coordination of campaigns, donor cultivation and other special events.

Solicit in-kind donations for various events.

Solicit vendor discounts and in-kind donation across all departments for various needs.

Play active role in the creation and the successful management of all HFHB events.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES**:
Good understanding of private philanthropy as it relates to the not-for-profit organization and a knowledge of fundamental disciplines of resource development.

Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Demonstrates experience and excellent interpersonal skills to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, board / committee members, donors, family partners, and volunteers.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Self-motivated, ability to work independently with limited supervision, willing to handle concurrent tasks and make appropriate judgments and decisions.

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Performs as a team player and comfortable in an ecumenical environment.

Ability to work longer hours, evenings and weekends where needed.

**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE**:
Preferred:
BA/BS degree.

One to three years’ experience in resource development, nonprofit or related field.

One to three years’ experience working with a development database

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