The Development Associate serves as a key member of the Development staff, reporting directly to the Senior Development Officer. The primary goals and responsibilities of the Development Associate are to provide overall campaign support, maintain accurate and timely fundraising reports, conduct prospect research, maintain a moves management and pipeline system, and implement the annual stewardship program. The Development Associate also will play a key role in supporting the smooth functioning and effectiveness of the department, including prep for major donor meetings, and supporting donor events and donor communications.
Responsibilities
Conduct all aspects of prospect research; Manage research subscriptions such is iWave, Intellus
Identify, research and analyze potential new donors for major gift cultivation and prepare briefings
Pull data and reports from Raiser’s Edge as needed for campaign reporting and analysis
Manage and distribute the Monthly Progress Report (MPR) for campaign and other fundraising reports
Support Development Operations with any questions regarding campaign gifts and pledges
Track and file all campaign letter of intent documents
Serve as Development Committee liaison (assist in preparing and distributing agendas and other supporting documentation; keep minutes and distribute accordingly)
Serve as a Committee on Trustees liaison (assist in preparing and distributing agendas and other supporting documentation; keep minutes and distribute accordingly)
Pull and distribute quarterly Major Gift Officer metric reports
Development and maintain prospect pipelines and outstanding ask reports
Maintain all marketing and supporting materials for major gifts officers and the campaign, including print and electronic mediums
Assist with donor proposal preparation and distribution
Assist with the preparation of board reports and committee reports
Implement the annual stewardship plan with donors to include endowment reports, scholarship reports, donor acknowledgements and other special communications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
2 years’ work experience, preferably in a fundraising role
Proficiency in database and basic computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Raiser’s Edge database experience preferred
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
A well-organized, results-oriented individual who demonstrates initiative and positive energy
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to deal effectively with a wide range of constituents
Demonstrated interest in and understanding of major gifts fundraising and how prospect management supports these efforts
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive matters with good judgment and discretion
Ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple projects, handle details, and work effectively under pressure, all with minimum supervision
About Madeira School
The Madeira School is one of the country's premier boarding/day schools for girls in grades 9-12. For more than a century, Madeira has built a strong tradition of innovative teaching and learning, including hands-on, real world work experience for every student through Madeira’s award-winning Co-Curriculum experiential learning program. Located just outside Washington, DC, on the banks of the Potomac River in McLean, VA, Madeira enrolls 320 students from around the country and around the world.
