Development Associate

Position Description:

This position is central to the development team and works closely with the Development and Marketing Manager on all aspects of Development. The Development Associate oversees all aspects of donor stewardship, including enhancing donor engagement, managing direct mail, maintaining the confidential donor database, and providing donor communications support. The DA will also do prospect research and support both annual development efforts and the capital campaign as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Development

• Maintain confidential donor database, including updating records, entering, and processing gifts, in-kind donations, matching gifts, and multi-year pledges.

• Process donations and prepare acknowledgment letters and other correspondence.

• Manage relationships on the database and communicate accordingly with various stakeholders (Board of Directors, Executive Director, and the Development team) for updates.

• Conduct preliminary research on prospective foundations, corporate and individual donors.

• Reconcile donations with the Finance Department monthly

• Support production and mailing of spring and year-end appeal letters.

• Assist with executing and attending community fundraisers as needed with the support of the Development and Marketing Manager.

• Execute, track, and oversee donor stewardship and cultivation communications in an organized and timely manner.

• Oversee logistics for direct mail including stewardship and solicitations.

• Generates donor reports and queries to assist with gift tracking against fundraising goals.

• Coordinates segmented and targeted lists for mailings, stewardship pieces, and appeals.

• Analyzes and interprets donor data to recognize trends and solicitation opportunities.

Events and Volunteers

• Maintain guest lists, gather and prepare registration materials, and other duties as assigned for fundraising events.

• Organize Events Committee volunteers in collaboration with the Development and Marketing Manager.

• Assist the Development & Marketing Manager with event planning and logistics, including day-of pre- and post-event set-up and breakdown.

Skills

Proven experience in development databases such as Little Green Lights or similar CRM. Demonstrates written and oral communication skills. Strong computer proficiency.

Professional Knowledge

Knowledge of and/or experience in human services field is a plus. Expertise in conducting best practices of donor stewardship and cultivation.

DEI Statement:

From HAVEN’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity includes race, gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are everyone's responsibility.

STATUS OF POSITION

40 HOURS PER WEEK – Non-Exempt Salary- Benefits Eligible

LEVEL: Associate/Supervisor

REPORTS TO: Development and Marketing Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $49,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Portsmouth, NH 03801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person