Development Associate

Description:

Position Summary

The Development Associate is a frontline fundraising professional responsible for managing a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, cultivating new relationships, and supporting donor strategy that advances Here Tomorrow's mission of providing no-cost, same-day suicide prevention support.

The Development Associate works closely with the Director of Development and leadership team to create meaningful donor experiences, develop gift strategies, and steward supporters through personalized engagement and impact storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Portfolio Management

Manage a portfolio of assigned donors and prospects (typically 50–125)

Build relationships through calls, meetings, tours, handwritten notes, and events

Develop and execute individual donor cultivation and stewardship plans

Track all donor interactions, moves, and next steps in the CRM

Fundraising & Solicitation

Personally solicit gifts through meetings, calls, and written proposals

Identify, qualify, and cultivate new individual donors and prospects

Participate in the creation of annual giving, mid-level, and special campaign strategies

Collaborate on gift-giving plans aligned with donor interests and mission impact

Strategy & Collaboration

Partner with the Director of Development on donor strategy and revenue goals

Contribute to donor segmentation, outreach planning, and engagement strategy

Support event-based fundraising and donor follow-up efforts

Collaborate with Marketing to ensure donor communications are timely and personalized

Stewardship & Reporting

Ensure donors receive prompt, meaningful gratitude and impact reporting

Assist with donor reports, acknowledgements, and stewardship campaigns

Use data to evaluate donor engagement and adjust strategy accordingly

Culture & Mission Expectations

Embody Here Tomorrow's values: love, sharing, accountability, perseverance

Serve as a passionate ambassador for suicide prevention and mental health access

Communicate professionally, empathetically, and with integrity

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience

Required

1–3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, sales, or relationship-based roles

Experience managing relationships, portfolios, or accounts

Comfort asking for financial support and discussing philanthropic giving

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

High level of organization and follow-through

Experience using a CRM or donor database

Proficiency with Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Preferred

Experience managing a donor portfolio or personal solicitation goals

Experience with donor stewardship, moves management, or annual giving

Familiarity with fundraising ethics and donor-centered practices

Experience working events as part of cultivation or stewardship strategy

Knowledge of suicide prevention, mental health, or healthcare philanthropy

This position will require screening through the Clearinghouse. The Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website is https://info.flclearinghouse.com.