Hiring a Development Associate

Kristi Grounder
Kristi Grounder
Second Anniversary
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Reports to: Executive Director

Position Overview

The Children’s Diabetes Foundation is looking for a Development Associate to be a force multiplier for the Executive Director (ED) and the Development Team. The Development Associate is responsible for assisting the ED with daily operations and supporting the Development team with donor outreach and stewardship, calendar scheduling, and travel arrangements. The Development Associate will be instrumental in allowing the Development Team to focus on direct donor interactions.

Full-time, in person position located in Aurora, CO. Salary range: 2+ years exp - $50–60K;

Primary Responsibilities

  1. Manage complex scheduling, prioritize meetings, and handle inbox correspondence for the Executive Director
  2. Prepare reports, draft documents, take meeting minutes, and maintain filing system
  3. Coordinate, track, and manage ED level projects and deadlines
  4. Maintain database integrity and import new donor records
  5. Create ad hoc donor reports and segmented lists
  6. Draft and edit donor correspondence as needed
  7. Coordinate travel arrangements and scheduling donor meetings
  8. Support strategic tasks and maintain operational efficiency of Development team
  9. Lead recognition efforts for partnerships, sponsorships, and donors
  10. Other responsibilities to support the Development operation as needed

Key Performance Expectations

  1. Manage up to the development team and ED with next steps and reminders for current priorities
  2. Excellent execution of our donor acknowledgement process to steward our donors
  3. Accurate and timely data entry into the donor database

Key Qualifications

  1. 2+ years of experience in an administrative role reporting directly to upper management required
  2. Project management experience preferred
  3. Experience at a nonprofit or fundraising office preferred
  4. Total personal alignment with our mission and vision and commitment to our core values
  5. Experience with Microsoft Office
  6. Experience in CRM administration a plus but not required
  7. Able to establish trust and strong working relationships with colleagues, partners, and donors
  8. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written form
  9. Adept in managing multiple projects and competing priorities
  10. High degree of organization and excellent use of systems

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume in one PDF to hr@childrensdiabetesfoundation.org with the subject line: Development Associate

The Children’s Diabetes Foundation was established by Barbara and Marvin Davis in 1977 in Denver as a non-profit organization dedicated solely to the support of research in diabetes and to provide the best possible clinical and educational programs for people with the disease. The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to support the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, where thousands of patients of all ages from all over the world receive the finest diabetes care available. 

CDF is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides consideration for an employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, genetic predisposition, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. 

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