Development Associate

This position can be based in Muskegon, Grand Rapids or Zeeland

The Development Associate supports the creation, implementation and follow up of MOKA Foundation Initiatives. This includes but is not limited to fundraising, event planning, relationship building, marketing, and administrative tasks.

Essential Functions: Including the following, other duties may be assigned.

Supports the Development Director in strategic planning for the Foundation with short and long-range goals to meet agency funding objectives.

Enlists support from Board members, executive managers, outside stakeholders and volunteer organizations to carry out the Foundation’s initiatives.

Assists in the implementation of the Development Plan Annual Campaign, including, but not limited to, direct mail correspondence and fundraising appeals. Supports capital and endowment campaigns as directed.

Builds relationships with current donors and seeks to find ways to engage them in MOKA’s mission.

Updates and maintains donor database.

Researches topics for writing newsletters, stories for the MOKA donor news page, social media posts and other publications.  Works collaboratively with other MOKA employees as needed to publish materials in print and online.

Shares information with MOKA employees to cultivate a culture of philanthropy including data about funds raised, transparency of funds used, and opportunities to give.

Represents the agency through participation and presentations at community events such as chamber events and company expositions.

Supports the Development Director in planning, coordinating, and hosting Foundation fundraising events.

Performs additional administrative duties as assigned.  This includes, but is not limited to, mailing thank you notes and acknowledgement letters to donors, sending fundraising materials via standard mail and email and recording meeting minutes.

All MOKA employees will conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates commitment to the public good and aligns with the philosophy, mission, and core values of the agency.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability typically required to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required.  At least two years’ experience or education in nonprofit administration, fund development, public relations, communications, marketing, or similar field.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Communication Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with others in person, by telephone or videoconference, and in written form as appropriate for the needs of the audience.  Ability to interpret a variety of information in written and verbal form.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to use mathematics to communicate and interpret information and solve problems.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems, deal with a variety of variables and make independent decisions relative to assigned duties.

Computer Skills

Proficiency with all basic business applications, such as, spreadsheets, presentation software, word processing, calendars, email, videoconferencing, and internet. Knowledge of advanced business tools, such as report writing software, databases, and graphic design applications.   

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None Required