Development Associate

Company Description Almost Home is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young mothers to become self-sufficient and build a better future for themselves and their children. Guided by its mission, the organization focuses on providing resources, support, and education that help families break the cycle of poverty. Almost Home’s vision is to end poverty two generations at a time by equipping parents with tools to achieve long-term stability. Team members collaborate closely with clients and community partners to create sustainable impact. Working at Almost Home offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the lives of young families in need.

Role Description The Development Associate is a full-time, on-site role based in St. Louis, MO. This position supports the organization’s fundraising and development activities, including assisting with donor outreach, stewardship, and relationship management. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting prospect research, helping prepare grant proposals and reports, coordinating fundraising events, and managing donor databases and records volunteer mangement and coordination. The Development Associate collaborates with the development team to draft communications, update fundraising materials, and track campaign progress and outcomes. The role also involves working with staff and community partners to ensure development efforts align with Almost Home’s mission and programs.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with donors, partners, and colleagues.
• Solid communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication for donor correspondence and fundraising materials.
• Analytical skills to interpret data, track fundraising metrics, and support strategic decision-making.
• Fundraising experience or knowledge of development practices, including donor stewardship, grant support, and event coordination.
• Research skills for donor prospecting, grant opportunities, and understanding community needs.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with office software and donor or CRM databases; willingness to learn new systems.
• Commitment to Almost Home’s mission and comfort working in a nonprofit, client-centered environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as Nonprofit Management, Communications, or Social Work) or equivalent combination of education and experience.