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Development Operations Associate | Nonprofit Fundraising.

TalentRemedy
Mundelein, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026

Senior Associate, Development

Location: Washington, DC area | Hybrid, at least three days per week onsite



Position Type:

Are you an organized, detail-oriented development professional who enjoys turning data into insights and keeping fundraising operations running smoothly? This opportunity offers the chance to support donor engagement, grant administration, and development operations while contributing to meaningful social impact.


The Senior Associate, Development will manage core operational workflows, strengthen donor information systems, and coordinate fundraising deliverables across teams. An early priority will be consolidating development data, followed by independently managing key processes and supporting continuous improvement.


What You’ll Do

  • Maintain accurate donor and grant information in the CRM, resolve data issues, and create reports and dashboards that inform fundraising strategy.
  • Consolidate development data and improve systems for managing documents, donor communications, and grant deliverables.
  • Coordinate with program, finance, and executive teams to keep proposals, grant reports, and donor communications on schedule.
  • Manage development calendars, scheduling, action items, and operational workflows.
  • Research prospective donors and funding opportunities and prepare donor profiles, meeting briefs, and follow-up materials.
  • Track grant deadlines, deliverables, and payment schedules while coordinating reporting inputs across departments.
  • Identify potential delays and proactively address issues to ensure timely follow-through.

What You Bring

  • 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, grants management, or a related field; development operations experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with CRM systems, fundraising databases, reporting tools, donor research, prospect pipeline development, and/or grant administration.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills, with close attention to detail.
  • The ability to learn systems quickly and independently manage complex workflows within the first 90 days.
  • An interest in exploring and applying AI tools thoughtfully to improve efficiency and decision-making.
  • Adaptability, curiosity, and a proactive approach to solving problems.
  • Personal or professional experience with child welfare or other social impact work, or a strong commitment to learning about these systems.
  • The ability to commute to Washington, DC at least three days per week.


Benefits Available Upon Request

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