Development Associate

ABOUT ICA CRISTO REY

ICA Cristo Rey Academy (ICA) is a Dominican Catholic college preparatory that empowers girls from underserved communities to become confident young women able to realize their full potential. By providing an excellent academic curriculum, a unique corporate work study experience and the support of our spiritual community, we prepare students for a life of faith, purpose, and service. 

Title: Development Associate

Reports to: Development Manager

Location: Mission District of San Francisco

Position Type: Full-time with benefits

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Associate will be a vital member of our Development Department, working closely with the members of the Partnerships & Development team to cultivate relationships with donors, alumnae, and the broader ICA Cristo Rey community. This role is crucial to advancing our fundraising and strategic goals that make it possible for us to be the most affordable all-girls Catholic high school in the country.

You will support various fundraising initiatives, including individual giving, foundation, corporate, and alumnae relations, planned giving, and building our endowment. Collaborating with the school's President, Director of Development & Partnerships, and the Development Manager, you will help identify and qualify donor prospects, track actions, and grow our giving programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Engagement and Fundraising:

• Manage a portfolio of donors identified by the Director of Development & Partnerships.
• Identify new funding opportunities through research.
• Provide donor information to aid in meetings and strategy development.

Database Management:

• Maintain and update Salesforce records for all donations and donor interactions.
• Add and update contact information for donors, partners, and alumnae.
• Track stewardship actions and drive portfolio moves management. 

Gift Processing and Acknowledgment:

• Manage the processing and recording of new gifts in Salesforce.
• Communicate new gifts and donor intentions to the Finance Team.
• Send timely acknowledgement letters to donors.
• Meet monthly with the Finance Team for financial reconciliation. 

Stewardship and Communications:

• Work with the President and Development Team to steward donors, including monthly donors, alumnae, and their families.
• Assist with stewardship communications, such as calls and emails, and attend donor meetings and events as needed.

Event Planning and Coordination:

• Support the planning of the annual Business Lunch and other events for donor cultivation and alumnae engagement.
• Identify potential event sponsors and create outreach materials.
• Assist with logistical planning for events.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years of experience in a customer service-focused or student-facing role (including part-time, internships, or leadership positions)
• Commitment to the mission of ICA Cristo Rey Academy
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to execute projects independently and work collaboratively with other departments
• Proficiency in G Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat (familiarity with DocuSign is a plus)
• Fluency in social media research, including but not limited to LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills and sharp attention to detail, with a proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
• Prior database management experience preferred
• Self-starter with a passion for interacting with people, an open mind, and a dedication to lifelong learning

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

Here at ICA, we value all candidates with a diverse set of backgrounds, experience, and skills and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of or traits historically associated with race; color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law. We strongly encourage those with a demonstrated dedication to social justice, collaboration, innovation and student-centered education to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and generous vacation.

TO APPLY

To apply, submit the following to Development Manager, Jessica Lapurga at jlapurga@icacademy.org:

• Resume 
• Introduction Video: A brief (2-minute) video answering, "Why are you interested in this role, and why do you believe you would be a strong fit?" Self-recorded smartphone videos are encouraged!