Careers
Seeds 4 Success Current Openings:
Position: Manager of Development
- Reports to: Executive Director
- Hours/week: Part-Time, 20 hours per week
- Salary from: $25-$30/hour
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Development Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for nonprofit development and be committed to supporting our mission to provide children from low-income communities with the skills and support to be successful in school and life.
The Development Associate will play a key role in advancing our organizational goals through fundraising, donor relations, communications, and event planning.
Duties:
- Assist with the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns
- Manage and maintain databases to track donor information and analyze giving trends
- Conduct prospect research and identify potential donors
- Assist with creating and distributing direct mail, email, and social media campaigns
- Utilize Salesforce to track donor interactions and manage relationships
- Collaborate with the development team to prepare and present reports on fundraising efforts
- Manage and maintain accurate records of all fundraising efforts
- Provide exceptional donor service and ensure timely communication
- Participate in board meetings and assist with preparing materials for meetings
- Assist with budgeting and financial planning for development initiatives
- Monitor and report on the progress of fundraising initiatives
- Use GiveLively and email marketing software to manage fundraising efforts
- Develop and implement social media management strategies to increase donor engagement and raise awareness for our organization
- Research and identify opportunities to expand our market and increase our donor base
- Assist with managing and coordinating with volunteers for fundraising events
Requirements
- Proven experience in fundraising and donor relations
- Experience with databases, including Salesforce
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in budgeting and financial planning
- Experience with email marketing software
- Strong social media management skills
- Familiarity with the nonprofit sector and the market
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- A strong passion for non-profit development and a commitment to supporting our mission
To apply email your cover letter expressing your interest and resume to Jen Pastrone, Executive Director, [email protected].
Here’s why our employees love working at Seeds 4 Success!
IT’S REWARDING!
“I really enjoy this work, the relationships I build and the positive feedback we receive throughout the community. At Seeds 4 Success, the rewards are many, but my favorite is being able to help guide children at a critical time in their lives.” – Program Manager
IT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL GROWTH!
“One of the most impactful aspects of my work is to see these relationships form and to watch our youth blossom because of them. I have grown a lot both personally and professionally since I first started at Seeds 4 Success and can attribute that growth to all the opportunities I have been able to take advantage of through this work.” – Volunteer Manager
IT’S INSPIRING!
“I’m hoping that seeing the issues and solutions that the Seeds 4 Success programs offer will give me inspiration in the future. Going forward in my life I’m hoping I can do something that takes an innovative approach to helping people.” – Intern