Development Associate

Pasadena Village

Development Associate

Job Description

Part-time, Non-exempt

Pasadena Village is an equal opportunity employer and encourages People of Color, people with disabilities, older adults, and LGBTQ+ individuals to apply.

About Pasadena Village

Pasadena Village is an intentional community of older adults who are aging-in-place in their own homes. In addition to coordinating over 60 small group gatherings every month, 170+ Villagers support each other and share resource connections. Pasadena Village is the only nonprofit organization in the area dedicated to helping older adults age-in-place. We are part of the national village movement seeking to redefine aging. Learn more about Pasadena Village, and view our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan at https://www.pasadenavillage.org/pages/10036-strategic-plan-2022-2025

Our organization is growing and supporting more older adults, and we invite you to join our team of 3 staff and over 100 volunteers. If you are organized and an excellent communicator looking for a flexible position, this may be a great fit for you.

Schedule

● 18 hours/week

● Partial Remote: Onsite work 4-8 hours/week at the Pasadena Village Office, 236 W. Mountain St, #104, Pasadena, CA 91103; Remote work 10-14 hours/week in CA

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

You will work with Pasadena Village and the Executive Director to:

● Raise funds to support aging-in-place older adults

● Articulate the critical needs of the aging population

● Garner support for programs which allow older adults to support each other, fully engage in the community, and maintain their inter-dependence

● Support the mission of Pasadena Village to foster vital independent living

Foundations & Other Grant Funding

● Track relationships, deadlines, and deliverables for 20+ private, community, and government funders

● Research potential funding opportunities

● Craft articulate proposal narratives

● Manage proposal process; input accurate and succinct information

Business Partnerships

● Track relationships and payment schedules with 20+ local businesses

● Review Business Partner benefits annually

● Work with Executive Director and Communication & Admin Coordinator to fulfill benefits and add value

Individual Donors

● Draft Spring and Winter appeal letters

● Coordinate with Communication & Admin Coordinator to thank donors promptly

● With Communication & Admin Coordinator, track accurate donor records

Events & Other Corporate Sponsorships

● Work onsite during annual fundraising event each Fall

● Create sponsorship materials with the Executive Director and track sponsors for annual fundraising event

● Attract, track, and retain corporate sponsors for 2 annual resource fairs with the Executive Director

● Plan for upcoming events with fellow staff

Reporting

● Create accurate and clear funding reports for Development Committee and Board of Directors

● Track monthly statistical information with fellow staff

● Provide accurate data for Annual Report and work with Communication & Admin Coordinator to produce report

● Draft program reports for funders; track reporting deadlines

Qualifications

● Precise and articulate written and verbal communication

● Well-organized and detail-oriented

● Excellent time-management skills

● Empathy and ability to engage well with donors, volunteers, and fellow staff

● 2+ years working with a nonprofit organization

● Experience writing proposals

● Willingness to learn new skills

● Computer Skills: fluency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive), Microsoft (Excel and Word), and Zoom

● Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

● Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

● Must pass background check

Opportunities

● Help older adults thrive and build a community of support

● Support from fellow staff, village leaders, and volunteers

● Opportunity to grow, hone your writing skills, and contribute to your community

● Flexible, partially remote schedule

● Opportunity to engage with peers and learn through development/fundraising workshops (Pasadena Village will cover the cost of trainings, and allot time in your schedule to attend)

● We believe that having a small but mighty team of diverse backgrounds working together will enable us to fulfill our mission

About this Position & Salary:

This part-time, non-exempt position reports to the Executive Director. $23-27/hourly DOE

Apply

Email Executive Director Katie Brandon at katie@pasadenavillage.org your resume and a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position. As this position requires excellent writing skills, a detailed cover letter specific to this position will strengthen your application. No phone calls, please.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Pasadena, CA 91103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pasadena, CA 91103