Jobs

Development Associate

KWMR seeks an experienced, goal- and detail-oriented Development Associate. Deadline to apply is October 23rd. Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Development Associate
Location: Point Reyes Station
Position Type: 25 Hours/Week
Reports To: Station Manager/Executive Director

Position Overview

The Development Associate supports the day-to-day operations of KWMR’s development program, with a focus on donor and grant administration, fundraising systems, and event support. Key project areas include: maintaining the donor database, preparing acknowledgement letters, supporting major donor cultivation, and coordinating community events.

Key Responsibilities

1. Donor and Database Administration

• Maintain accurate donor records in KWMR’s fundraising database, including donations, pledges, acknowledgments, contact information, and activity tracking
• Process donations across all channels: checks, online gifts, recurring gifts, and in-kind contributions
• Prepare donor acknowledgment letters and coordinate timely distribution
• Generate reports, mailing lists, and donor information as requested
• Support data cleanup and reconciliation in coordination with Station Manager/Executive Director.

2. Fundraising and Development Support

• Provide administrative support for individual giving campaigns, annual appeals, membership programs, and special initiatives
• Prepare background materials, briefing documents, and research for donor meetings
• Coordinate scheduling for donor and prospect meetings on behalf of the Station Manager/Executive Director
• Conduct research on prospective donors, foundations, and community partners
• Support preparation of internal fundraising reports for the Development Director, Executive Director, and board committees

3. Grant Administration

• Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal dates
• Assist with grant application preparation, including gathering organizational data, budgets, and supporting materials
• Organize grant files and track deliverables and reporting requirements
• Assist with preparing routine grant reports in coordination with program and finance staff
• Monitor foundation and public funding opportunities as directed

4. Development Events and Donor Engagement

• Provide logistical and administrative support for fundraising events, donor gatherings, and other development activities
• Manage RSVP tracking, attendee lists, event materials, and follow-up
• Support donor cultivation and stewardship activities under the direction of the Station Manager/Executive Director.
• Attend selected donor, board, and committee meetings as needed

5. Board and Committee Support

• Prepare development-related materials for board and committee review
• Maintain records of action items and assist with follow-up communication
• Support the Development Director in coordinating board member participation in fundraising activities

6. General Administrative Support

• Manage development calendars, files, and shared folders
• Coordinate with program staff, and external partners
• Help identify opportunities to improve administrative systems and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality of donor, prospect, and organizational information

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
• Comfort learning and using donor database (Bloomerang)and online fundraising platforms
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff, board members, donors, and volunteers
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and seek guidance when appropriate
• Commitment to KWMR’s mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, grant administration, or related administrative work
• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems
• Familiarity with grant applications or foundation research
• Experience supporting fundraising events or board committees
• Familiarity with KWMR’s programming.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills

Compensation

Salary dependent on experience.