[Hiring] Development Associate @Jesuit Volunteers

Role Description

The Development Associate provides operational and administrative support for JVC's annual giving program. Working closely with the Annual Giving Manager, this position coordinates annual fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, gift processing, database management, and development operations that strengthen donor engagement and help achieve annual fundraising goals. The Development Associate ensures the smooth execution of fundraising initiatives while maintaining accurate donor records and delivering excellent donor service.

Objectives

• Annual Giving Support
  • Coordinate production and execution of annual fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, email appeals, Giving Tuesday, and year-end fundraising.
  • Build, test, and schedule fundraising emails using JVC's email marketing platform.
  • Coordinate campaign timelines, mailing lists, print vendors, and production schedules.
  • Assist with campaign reporting and performance tracking.
  • Support the creation and organization of campaign materials and donor communications.
• Donor Stewardship & Operations
  • Coordinate donor acknowledgment and thank-you letter processes.
  • Assist with stewardship mailings and recognition initiatives.
  • Respond promptly to donor inquiries and requests.
  • Support donor appreciation efforts and stewardship touchpoints throughout the year.
  • Help maintain accurate donor recognition and giving records.

Anticipated Results

• Successful execution of annual fundraising campaigns on schedule that reach the goal.
• Successful execution of fundraising events on schedule.
• Accurate and timely gift processing and donor acknowledgments.
• Clean and reliable donor database supporting fundraising strategy.
• Improved donor stewardship and donor experience.
• Increased operational efficiency within the Development department.
• Greater capacity for frontline fundraising and donor relationship management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One to three years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, advancement services, or administrative support.
• Experience with donor databases (Raiser's Edge NXT preferred).
• Experience coordinating projects with multiple deadlines.
• Experience supporting fundraising campaigns or general development operations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Familiarity with Jesuit values (community, simplicity, social justice, spirituality) and ability to translate those values into compelling digital storytelling.
• Familiarity with and willingness to promote Catholic social justice tradition and Ignatian Spirituality.
• Strong professional, intercultural and organizational communication skills, verbal and written.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to work in a team and independently.
• Demonstrated skill in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Physical Requirements

• Exert minimal physical effort with intermittent movement going from one place to another.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting in meetings or at a desk working with a computer.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; required to have close visual acuity to perform extensive work on the computer.

Working Conditions

• Availability to work evenings and weekends when required.
• Much of work with colleagues is by phone, video conferencing or other electronic means.
• Availability for extensive national travel.
• Significant amount of office work; must have the physical ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and perform daily activities from a desk and must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment.

Salary Range

$26 - $28 per hour depending on experience.

Hours Anticipated

On average 15 hours per week.

To Apply

Complete an application and upload your resume on JVC’s website at Careers (jesuitvolunteers.org).

Application Deadline

September 4, 2026.

Note

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.