Development Associate

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DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

WHO WE ARE

Foster America is transforming the way our nation supports families. Together with communities and local governments, we’re creating a just, equitable alternative to today’s child welfare system – so parents and children stay together with access to the resources they need to thrive. we:

Drive Innovation: We are designing solutions alongside our nation’s boldest governments and communities. Together, we demonstrate that bolstering support for families is an effective alternative to referring them for a child welfare investigation that may lead to the separation of families.

Develop Changemakers: We’re building a network of people with the imagination – and determination – to transform the child welfare system. We nurture and connect leaders, growing their skills and amplifying our collective impact.

Disseminate Knowledge: We share what works, so more families and more organizations in more places have the support they need. Our workshops and training allow child welfare practitioners, community leaders, and those who have experienced the foster care system firsthand to learn from our team and one another.

To learn more about Foster America, please visit https://www.foster-america.org/

THE OPPORTUNITY

Foster America is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Development Associate to join our growing team. The Development Associate will play a critical role in supporting the organization's fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and grant management activities. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent communication and organizational skills, a passion for our mission, and a commitment to advancing the field of child welfare. Key responsibilities include:

Administrative:

• Assist the VP of Development and Strategic Partnerships in the achievement of yearly fundraising attainment, cultivation, and stewardship goals.
• Assist in producing reports, presentations, and materials for board and other meetings.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams within Foster America to ensure alignment and integration of development efforts with programmatic and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with senior development staff on strategic fundraising initiatives.
• Administrative responsibilities and other related job duties as assigned

Data Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in the organization's CRM system (Salesforce).
• Generate donor reports and analytics as needed to support fundraising strategies.
• Maintain Development Department records in the Google shared drive and within the project management software (Monday.com).

Donor Relations:

• Manage donor communications, including acknowledgment letters, updates, and thank-you notes.
• Perform, research and contribute to strategies for donors.
• Coordinate donor meetings and prepare materials, as needed.
• Assist in building and maintaining positive relationships with donors, supporters, and partners.

Grant Management:

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other funding sources.
• Assist in writing, editing, and submitting grant proposals and reports.
• Maintain a grant calendar to track deadlines and reporting requirements.

Communications Support:

• Collaborate with the VP of Development and Strategic Partnerships and the communications team to create fundraising materials— including electronic and print cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship materials.
• Assist in drafting compelling stories and impact reports to engage donors and supporters.

Fundraising Events:

• Support the planning and execution of fundraising events, including donor cultivation events, galas, and campaigns.
• Assist in event logistics, donor outreach, and follow-up activities.

Requirements

WHO YOU ARE

• A committed change-maker, working to achieve Foster America’s vision, mission, and values. You are motivated and inspired to build a movement to transform the systems that touch the lives of children and families. You thrive in an environment that values relationships, feedback, continuous learning and growth, and a deep commitment to social justice and racial equity.