Development Associate

1 week ago

Pasadena, California, United States Rose Bowl Aquatics Center Full time $72,800 - $83,200 per year

Company Description

The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center (RBAC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, opened in 1990 and is in Pasadena's beautiful Brookside Park, just south of the famous Rose Bowl Stadium. This world-class aquatic facility offers year-round aquatic and fitness programming to children, youth, families, and seniors so that all generations can achieve the benefits of healthy living habits, regular exercise, and competitive sports training. Today, RBAC serves more than 400,000 patrons annually. The Center's two Olympic pools, diving well, Therapy Pool, and dry land facilities provide a full range of programs including:

  • Swimming, Diving, and Water Polo (Splashball) Lessons
  • Lap Swimming (long & short course)
  • Water Fitness Classes
  • Special needs and adaptive swimming programs
  • Competitive Teams: Swim, Master's Swim, Water Polo, and Dive
  • Recreational Swimming and Independent Therapy Pool Use

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the
Development Associate
leads RBAC's
annual giving
program and supports
gift processing, stewardship, donor communications,
and
data/reporting
. You'll partner closely with Marketing/Communications, Programs, and Finance to grow awareness and philanthropic revenue while delivering a great donor experience.

What You'll Do

  • Annual Giving & Campaigns (40%) -

Build and execute a year-round solicitation plan (direct mail, email, digital, social); manage segments, year-end appeal, monthly giving, and campaign analytics.
- Donor Portfolio & Stewardship (30%) -
Manage a portfolio of annual donors/prospects; conduct purposeful outreach; ensure timely acknowledgments, thank-you letters, impact updates; support donor events.
- Data, Systems & Reporting (20%) -
Serve as CRM data steward (currently DonorPerfect); track interactions; produce giving trend reports; partner with Finance on gift entry and reconciliation; assist with prospect research.
- Cross-Functional & Other (10%) -
Collaborate across RBAC to cultivate corporate/community partnerships; contribute to donor communications, budgeting/forecasting; stay current on fundraising best practices.

What You'll Bring

Required

  • BA/BS or equivalent experience in fundraising or related field.
  • Commitment to RBAC's mission and values; ability to represent RBAC to diverse donors and communities.
  • Strong project management, attention to detail, and relationship-building skills; excellent written/verbal communication.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to learn new systems; ability to lift 25 lbs; reliable transportation; evening/weekend availability as needed.

Preferred

  • 2+ years in nonprofit development or donor relations;
    annual giving
    experience a plus.
  • Experience with donor CRMs (e.g., DonorPerfect) and online fundraising tools.

Work Environment

Primarily office-based with occasional on-site event support and periodic evening/weekend hours; some local travel with mileage reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity

RBAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to Apply

Please submit
your resume and a brief cover letter
(1 page) titled
"Development Associate – [Your Name]"
. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Status:
Full-time, in-office (with occasional evenings/weekends)

Compensation:
$72,800–$83,200 (non-exempt), commensurate with experience

Benefits:
Comprehensive package; mileage reimbursed per RBAC policy

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