[Hiring] Senior Associate, Development @Think of Us

Role Description

Think of Us is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Development department, providing operational and administrative support for our fundraising and donor engagement efforts. After a successful onboarding period, this role will independently manage core development operations, ensuring seamless execution of donor and grant deliverables across the organization. This role will focus on owning and optimizing workflows across departments, coordinating information flow, and leading grant/reporting tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational & Administrative Support
  • Lead cross-functional coordination with Think of Us’ program, finance, and Executive teams to ensure the timely execution of donor deliverables (e.g. proposals, grant reports, donor communications).
  • Manage development team scheduling, deliverables calendar, and operational workflows.
  • Own preparation of donor and prospect briefings, track action items, and ensure follow-through with minimal supervision.
• Data & Information Management
  • Maintain and continuously improve systems for document management, donor communications, and grant deliverables.
  • Oversee accuracy, integrity, and strategic use of donor and grant information in the CRM. Produce analysis, dashboards, and insights that inform donor engagement and fundraising strategy. Conduct routine data quality checks to ensure integrity across records and proactively resolve data issues.
  • Compile and synthesize fundraising data into actionable insights for leadership updates and briefing documents.
• Prospect Research & Donor Support
  • Manage background research on potential donors and funding opportunities.
  • Lead preparation of donor profiles, meeting briefs, and follow-up materials.
  • Oversee donor engagement activity and ensure consistent documentation across teams.
• Grant Administration & Reporting
  • Support the lifecycle management of grants, including tracking deadlines, deliverables, and payment schedules.
  • Ensure grant-related documentation is organized, up to date, and continuously optimized.
  • Coordinate and manage inputs from multiple departments to meet reporting requirements and identify risks before deadlines are missed.

Qualifications

• You bring 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit development, grants management, or related fields, with specific experience in development operations strongly desired.
• You are detail-oriented and possess strong organizational and project management skills.
• You bring strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
• You bring personal or professional experience with the child welfare system or other social impact work, or you are deeply committed to learning about these systems.
• You are passionate about driving systems change and bring a relentless, solutions-oriented mindset to your work.
• You have experience with or exposure to CRMs, fundraising databases, reporting tools, conducting donor research and prospect pipeline development, and/or grant administration.
• You have an active learning mindset when it comes to AI — you proactively explore, apply, and adapt AI tools to improve efficiency, solve problems, and support better decision-making.

Compensation & Benefits

• The annual salary for this role is $70,000–$80,000.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees; 50% for dependents.
• Access to Talkspace for confidential therapy and mental health support.
• Short-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance included.
• Optional Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Health Care and Dependent Care FSAs available.
• 401(k) Plan for pre-tax retirement contributions.
• Flexible PTO policy, plus sick leave and paid leaves of absence.
• 8 company holidays, plus two organization-wide seasonal breaks.
• Regular organization-wide learning sessions on relevant and reflective topics.

Application Instructions

As part of your application, please submit a resume outlining your skills and experiences relevant to this role. Please note: We do not accept phone inquiries about this position in order to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process for all applicants.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Think of Us is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and value applicants of all backgrounds, knowing that diverse perspectives strengthen our work with children, youth, and families. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.