What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Development Associate position at Angels' Place?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Angels' Place offers an environment of love and compassion, coupled with an atmosphere of acceptance, dignity, friendship, and the potential for personal growth and independence. We are a Christ-centered community that enhances the lives of those we serve and their families by providing loving homes and professional support to individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities.
Thanks to the generous people in our community, for over thirty-one years, Angels' Place has provided homes and services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to participate in that legacy by joining the Angels' Place Development Team.
The Senior Development Associate is responsible for supporting fundraising initiatives, donor engagement, volunteer management, special events, and development communications. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this position plays a key role in advancing the organization's fundraising goals by building relationships with donors, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners while ensuring the successful execution of development activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Fundraising Campaigns and Donor Engagement
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing annual fundraising campaigns and appeals.
- Support established giving programs and social media fundraising campaigns, including:
- Disabilities Awareness Month (March)
- Volunteer Awareness Month (April)
- Year-End Appeal (November)
- Assist with donor cultivation and stewardship efforts, including donor communications, acknowledgments, and follow-up activities.
- Conduct prospect research to identify and qualify potential donors, sponsors, and community partners.
- Maintain donor records and assist with tracking fundraising activity and campaign results.
Volunteer Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with current volunteers.
- Recruit, onboard, and train new volunteers and match them with meaningful service opportunities.
- Coordinate volunteer communications and recognition efforts throughout the year.
- Serve as a liaison between volunteers and Angels' Place staff to ensure a positive volunteer experience.
Events Management
- Assist with planning and administration of annual fundraising and stewardship events, including:
- Golf Outing (July)
- Tennis and Pickleball Outing (August)
- Fall Fest (October)
- It's A Miracle Dinner (November)
- Two donor member events
- Coordinate event logistics, registrations, sponsorship fulfillment, volunteers, vendors, and on-site event support.
- Work collaboratively with event committees, volunteers, staff, and community partners to ensure successful event execution.
Marketing and Communications
- Participate in the creation of development and marketing materials, including:
- Quarterly newsletters
- Annual reports
- Website content
- Email communications
- Social media content
- Event promotional materials
- Draft donor correspondence, fundraising appeals, stewardship communications, and impact stories.
- Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation across all communication channels.
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in department and organizational meetings as requested.
- Represent Angels' Place at community events and networking opportunities as appropriate.
- Support special projects and organizational initiatives as assigned.
- This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned by the Chief Development Officer and, at times, the Chief Executive Officer.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of five to seven years of experience in fundraising, development, event coordination, volunteer management, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Experience with DonorView or a similar fundraising database preferred but not required.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Canva or similar publishing and graphic design software.
- Experience managing social media platforms and digital communications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Commitment to the mission of Angels' Place and a passion for serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as a member of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships with donors, volunteers, sponsors, and community stakeholders.
- Ability to take initiative, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on projects.
- Professional, resourceful, and solutions-oriented approach to work.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
Other Requirements
- Must pass physical, drug screen, and TB test (paid by Angels' Place).
- Must pass Michigan State Police and FBI fingerprint criminal history background checks.
- Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license and maintain a responsible driving record.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Full time, in person at our office in Southfield (near Northwestern Hwy. and Franklin Rd.), M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Some evening and weekends are required. An Annual Planning Calendar indicates when these events will be for planning ahead
- Occasional local travel required