Development Associate

Apply now: Development Associate, location is Hybrid 3 days onsite. The start date is 8/25/25 for this contract position.

Job Title: Development Associate
Location-Type: Hybrid - 3 days onsite
Start Date Is: 8/25/25
Duration: 6 months contract
Compensation Range: $28.57-$35.71/hr W2

Responsibilities:

Administrative Support

• Manage calendars and schedule donor meetings/travel for development staff
  
  

• Coordinate logistics for donor visits and events
  
  

• Prepare meeting materials, briefings, and post-meeting follow-up
  
  

• Draft and send correspondence (thank-yous, updates, etc.)
  
  

• Maintain accurate donor/prospect records in the database
  
  

• Submit expense reports and monitor department budgets
  
  

Communication

• Draft, proofread, and send newsletters, invitations, and marketing materials
  
  

• Collaborate with Marketing to update alumni/giving webpages and social media
  
  

• Support donor stewardship by drafting acknowledgment letters and managing gift acknowledgments
  
  

• Act as point of contact for alumni, donors, volunteers, and university departments
  
  

Project & Event Management

• Plan and manage logistics for internal and external development events
  
  

• Track RSVPs and coordinate production needs for events
  
  

• Partner with University Advancement, Alumni Relations, and Special Events teams
  
  

Database & Reporting

• Ensure donor records and communications are consistently updated
  
  

• Extract and analyze reports on donor engagement and development strategies
  
  

• Track and prompt follow-up actions for leadership and faculty
  
  

General Support

• Serve as liaison across multiple colleges and university departments
  
  

• Take initiative on special projects or assignments as needed

Must-Haves (Skills & Qualifications)

• 2 years of office experience (preferably in higher education or fundraising/development)
  
  

• Strong organizational and time management skills
  
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, database systems (like CRM or donor management software), and social media
  
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
  
  

• Comfortable working with senior administrators, faculty, donors, and alumni
  
  

• Detail-oriented with ability to track budgets and reconcile expenses
  
  

• Capable of handling confidential information with discretion