Development Associate
Development Associate
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09-05-2025
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09-05-2025
Job Description
Job Title: Development Associate
Department:Development
Reports to:Director of Development
FLSA Status/Exemption: Nonexempt
Mission of the Position:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of GalvestonHouston (SVdP) is a grassroots volunteerbased directaid organization that brings together men and women to grow in their spirituality through service of others. We have been serving the Greater Houston area since 1871. We are part of a national organization and linked by the common mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
As a pivotal member of the Development Department the Development Associate will drive fundraising success throughcultivating donor relationships meeting established fundraising goals and implementing strategic activities. This role provides essential support to the Development Director ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and enhancing the departments overall impact. This role requires good communication organizational skills time management skills and adherence to confidentiality standards while aligning with the mission and policies of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Department:Development
Reports to:Director of Development
FLSA Status/Exemption: Nonexempt
Mission of the Position:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of GalvestonHouston (SVdP) is a grassroots volunteerbased directaid organization that brings together men and women to grow in their spirituality through service of others. We have been serving the Greater Houston area since 1871. We are part of a national organization and linked by the common mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
As a pivotal member of the Development Department the Development Associate will drive fundraising success throughcultivating donor relationships meeting established fundraising goals and implementing strategic activities. This role provides essential support to the Development Director ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and enhancing the departments overall impact. This role requires good communication organizational skills time management skills and adherence to confidentiality standards while aligning with the mission and policies of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Fundraising Success:
1. Consistently meet or exceed fundraising goals set by Development Director contributing to revenue targets.
2. Support the execution of the Development Fund plan contributing innovative ideas to achieve departmental objectives.
3. Provide direct fundraising support to the Development Director assisting with strategy development donor engagement and execution of key activities.
Donor Relations:
4. Build lasting relationships with donors by reaching out to 515 donors daily (10 AM12 PM and 2 PM4 PM) using a documented script as needed. Prioritize prompt communication with firsttime donors to foster engagement.
5. Send personalized handwritten thankyou letters within 2448 hours of receiving donations to strengthen donor connections and cultivate longterm relationships.
6. Engage donors meaningfully by learning their stories and showcasing the Societys work and impact on the community enhancing the donor life cycle.
Direct Mail and Appeals:
7. Manage the direct mail solicitation list ensuring it is accurate targeted and optimized for outreach.
8. Track and help evaluate the success of appeals analyzing key metrics and providing actionable insights to improve campaign performance.
Content and Collaboration:
9. Create and schedule social media posts to engage and inspire audiences (Facebook LinkedIn Instagram).
10. Create plan and schedule email campaigns and communication activities in Constant Contact.
11. Monitor campaign performance and assist in refining activities to maximize efficiency.
12. Collaborate on content design for donor materials ensuring strict adherence to production deadlines.
13. Maintain and update the organizations website ensuring content remains modern and relevant.
Documentation and Reporting:
14. Document all donor interactions gift entries calls and emails using donor software with proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.
15. Track and report monthly marketing activities and provide quarterly KPIs to ensuring transparency.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compliance and Confidentiality:
16. Adhere to the regulations policies and ethical standards of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul maintaining strict confidentiality regarding all donors employees and volunteers information.
Event and Activity Support:
17. Assist with special events annual appeals and donor stewardship activities ensuring seamless execution and exceptional outcomes. 18. Perform additional duties assigned to support the Development Department and organizational goals.
Core Values:
One Society I contribute to the success of our Vincentian work when I support One Society.
- Mission Driven I align my daily actions focused on our mission to bring together men and women to grow together in spirituality through person to person service.
- Community Driven I am focused on the needs of our community and will provide excellent customer service to ensure that our community is satisfied with our products and services.
- Servant Leadership I strive to serve others with dignity empathy and a loving heart.
- Embrace Lean I work smart and safe maximizing productivity by using resources efficiently and focusing on continuous improvement.
- Lets Talk I seek listen and share to foster an open and honest exchange.
- Act Now I Act Now to See It Own It Solve It Do It.
COMPENTENCIES
Education:
Education:
- Relevant fundraising experience in lieu of associates and bachelors degree is strongly considered.
- Bachelors Degree in related field preferred.
Certifications/Licenses:
N/A
Experience:
- Five (5) years of fundraising experience social media and/or project/event management.
- Nonprofit experience required.
- Bilingual Spanish and English preferred.
Talents:
- Active Listening
- Accountability
- Ability to work alone
- Computer Literacy
- Clear and Concise Communication
- Organization
- Punctuality
- Relationship Building
- SelfInitiative
- Time Management
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
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