Development Associate

The Development Associate is a key in-house team member and is responsible for executing on the fundraising and development goals and activities as set by the Executive Director. This role will support the expansion and help diversify BKS’ Development Strategy. She/he/they will manage philanthropic efforts across all platforms, including social and digital platforms, major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation support, special events, and donor communications. The incumbent will manage, and cultivate relationships with existing and prospective donors. She/he/they will be responsible for working with the Development Contractor and BKS Executive Director to set and achieve long-term and short-term financial goals.

SCOPE OF INFLUENCE

• Works with relevant internal clients such as Finance, Senior Leadership, Education Services and Administration to further BKS’s vision and values when executing development activities as determined by the Development Director / Executive Director.
• Frequent communication with outside clients, vendors, potential donors, foundations, regulatory agencies to execute strategic plans created internally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Development, Fundraising and Communications - 40%

• Execute BKS annual fundraising plan through overseeing all aspects of major gifts, foundation support, planned giving, annual appeal and special events. Provide leadership and direction to the staff/volunteers involved in fundraising and event committees.
• Collaborate with staff on the management, planning and execution of fundraising and awareness events
• Creatively contribute to event success by assisting with securing event leadership, honorees.
• Cultivate, solicit and steward current and new individual donors while executing BKS’ strategy to increase giving from individuals, including implementing cultivation plans to increase their engagement and support; donor relations, including major gifts and planned giving.
• In conjunction with the Communications Consultant, and in partnership with the Director of Development/Executive Director execute all external communications including donation solicitation and sponsorship, the annual report, newsletters, social media (i.e. website, Facebook, Instagram Twitter) brand management, print and Board presentation materials as needed.
• Create and manage project plans for all development events; partnering with both internal and external resources, including volunteers to deliver events on-time, on budget while achieving revenue goals.
• Run project meetings with internal and external constituents; document meeting notes; flag risks and raise to Executive Director in a timely manner to successfully address.
• Responsible for the timely delivery and accurate execution (error free) of all event related collateral
• Serve as the internal and external point person (for volunteers and donors) for BKS’ largest fundraising event, The Yuletide Ball. Responsible for building a cohesive Yuletide team of co-chairs resulting in multi-year engagement on the project. Engage with donors / prospective attendees to ensure a seamless experience with BKS throughout the process thereby strengthening their relationship with BKS.

Data Management – 30%

• Responsible for the management and data quality of the fundraising database, Salesforce including fundraising reports.
• Manage systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including our donor database and wealth screening tools
• Responsible for building and maintaining robust, data-driven systems to support a dynamic development operation.
• Execute the administration of all donor records and gift acknowledgements, working with BKS’s Director of Finance to ensure excellent financial reporting and internal controls
  

Fiscal - 20%

• Execute the administration of all donor records and gift acknowledgements, working with BKS’s Director of Finance to ensure excellent financial reporting and internal controls
• Assist Director of Development/Executive Director to forecast funding sources and trends to help position BKS in front of major funding changes or trends.
• Assist DoD/ED in managing corporate, foundation, and government grants. Source grant opportunities
• Assist DoD/ED in assessing fundraising risks and accurately forecast revenue pipeline.

Other - 10%

• Attend and participate in staff and Board meetings as requested by DoD/ED

Qualifications

BA in public policy, public administration, business, communications or related field required, Master’s degree preferred.

4-8 years relevant experience in development, communications and/or project management; non-profit field preferred.

Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently and as a member of a team.