Development Associate

2 days ago

Santa Cruz, United States Coastal Watershed Council Full time

**Job Title**: Development Associate
**Reports To**: Communications Manager
**Location**: Santa Cruz (Hybrid)
**Classification**: Full time, 30-36 hours per week
**Rate**: $22.50-$26.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

**Benefits**: Health (up to $500/mo.), vision and dental insurance, professional development, meaningful paid time off, and a 3% matching retirement contribution after a 90- day introductory period.

**Deadline**: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until **June 23, 2024,** or until the position is filled.

**About the Coastal Watershed Council** 

The Coastal Watershed Council is a dynamic and growing 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Santa Cruz, CA, working to conserve the San Lorenzo River by inspiring people to explore and protect this critical natural resource. When people care for the river, learn about its significance, and build a connection to nature, it benefits both the river ecosystem and the community. We seek an enthusiastic learner who is excited to become a member of our dedicated team and join our culture of growth and connection. CWC’s work takes place on unceded territory of the Awaswas-speaking Uypi tribe.  

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Development Associate is responsible for administrative duties and coordinating activities related to fundraising. You’ll thrive in this role if you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy, with an interest in deepening your knowledge in non-profit development. As the backbone of CWC's fundraising teams, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Director, Communications Manager, and other key stakeholders to establish a solid foundation for our organization's growth and the success of our environmental and community programs to revitalize the San Lorenzo River.

**Development Associate Essential Duties & Responsibilities**: 
- Manage Salesforce CRM database: maintain accurate records, process donations, manage contact records, acknowledge donors and volunteers, track program participants, identify and implement enhancements for optimizing data accuracy, and generate reports.
- Assist with research, cultivation, and stewardship of donors and funders in collaboration with CWC staff
- Participate in grants management, including sourcing organizational documents, images, and reports from relevant staff members.
- Support Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and fundraising teams in workflows, including monitoring the development plan to help prioritize and schedule meetings, recording meeting notes, and scheduling timely donor meetings and communications.
- Assist with office administration, including processing mail and creating a welcoming and functional office space for team members and visitors.
- Perform other duties as assigned. 

**CWC Employee Essential Duties & Responsibilities: **
- Strategize, evaluate, and prioritize activities to achieve project, organizational and fundraising goals and objectives.
- Contribute to the strategic development and improvement of CWC programs, budgets, practices, and policies, with an emphasis on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Provide cross-departmental support by actively participating in and aiding various programs, including positively representing and communicating about your contributions to CWC’s work
- Communicate quickly and effectively with supervisor and colleagues about project challenges and opportunities. Understand limitations and execute tasks to the best of your ability.
- Implement CWC safety protocols, including field and public health protocols.
- Keep workspaces clean, safe and organized, and maintain a daily record of activities.

**Education & Experience (required)**: 
- Proficiency with database management, including Salesforce, or a comparable customer relationship management (CRM) tool

**Education & Experience (preferred)**: 
- Bachelor’s degree in related field. 

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (required): ** 
- Organized, detail-oriented, with strong follow-through. 
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Strong communication skills.
- Comfort with working independently and driving workflows with a team of collaborators in a hybrid remote/in-person team.
- Availability to work occasional evening and weekend events as needed.

 

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (preferred): ** 
- Demonstrated success in supporting fundraising or related campaigns. 
- Knowledge of fundraising best practices and basic environmental principles.
- Strong interpersonal skills. 
- Ability to communicate with donors and volunteers in English and Spanish. 

**Additional Information**:

- Direct Reports: 0
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- License and Certification Requirements: California Class C Driver’s License and proof of a good driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) years

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