Development Associate (Remote)

A bit about us

Refugee resettlement services include housing setup, English classes, school enrollment and job placement. We provide emergency shelter, rapid rehousing and case management for families experiencing homelessness.

The role

We are creating this position because the workload has grown. We want a fundraiser who asks for gifts directly and keeps clean records of every conversation. This role is about relationships. Expect regular donor meetings, calls and site tours. Remote, open to candidates across the US. Flexible schedule. We have one team call a day, usually in the morning.

Your responsibilities

• Report weekly on progress toward revenue goals.
• Steward donors with updates, tours and impact reports.
• Write appeal letters and email campaigns for year-end and spring giving.
• Manage a portfolio of mid-level and major donors, with quarterly goals for visits and asks.
• Follow donor privacy and gift acceptance policies.
• Identify new prospects through board connections, wealth screening and event attendance.
• Support board members in their fundraising with talking points and prospect lists.
• Secure corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations.

Requirements

• 1+ years of fundraising experience with a track record of closing gifts.
• Strong writing for appeals and donor letters.
• Organized with revenue targets and deadlines.
• Valid driver's license for donor visits.

Compensation and benefits

The salary range for this role is $56,000 - $72,000/year. This range reflects base salary only.

• Health, dental and vision coverage starting on day one.
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%.
• Three weeks of PTO to start.
• Annual bonus.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify.

Interview process: a phone call, a meeting with the hiring manager, and a final conversation with the team.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Ridgeview Foundation.