Fund Development & Community Engagement Associate
Fund Development & Community Engagement Associate
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Job Description
Location: Onsite Hazelwood MO
Reports To: CEO
Schedule: Full-Time MondayFriday Occasional Evenings and Weekends Required
Pay Range: $18.00 $22.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
About Circle of Care St. Louis:
Circle of Care St. Louis is a nonprofit organization committed to helping older adults and adults with disabilities live with dignity and independence. Through home and community-based programs we serve under-resourced communities across the St. Louis region. As we expand our fundraising and engagement efforts we are seeking a Fund Development & Community Engagement Associate who is passionate about storytelling relationship building and creating systems that support sustainable growth.
Position Overview:
The Fund Development & Community Engagement Associate is a cross-functional position that supports fundraising volunteer management grant writing donor outreach and event planning. This individual will work closely with the CEO and Program Leadership to manage donor communications write grants track outreach activities coordinate special events and support volunteer engagement efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong executive functioning be highly organized self-directed and motivated by impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Grants & Fundraising (40%)
- Assist with grant writing reporting and research
- Maintain fundraising calendar and track submission deadlines
- Support donor database management and help process donor acknowledgements
- Draft fundraising appeals thank-you letters and campaign content
- Track and organize fundraising metrics and assist with donor stewardship
Volunteer & Community Engagement (30%)
- Recruit train and schedule volunteers for events and programs
- Manage communication with volunteers and maintain updated records
- Collaborate with program staff to identify volunteer needs
- Support volunteer orientation sessions and community presentations
Events & Outreach (20%)
- Assist with the planning and execution of special events and fundraisers (e.g. Respect Your Elders Fashion Show Diabetes Banquet)
- Coordinate event logistics volunteer assignments and materials
- Represent Circle of Care St. Louis at community outreach events
- Support marketing and outreach efforts including flyers social posts and event promotions
Administrative & Cross-Team Support (10%)
- Maintain accurate files and documentation for fund development activities
- Participate in internal meetings to stay aligned with program priorities
- Prepare board and committee reports as requested
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising volunteer coordination or events
- Excellent writing communication and follow-through
- Strong time management and executive functioning skills
- Self-motivated highly organized and comfortable working independently
- Proficiency with the following platforms strongly preferred:
- Little Green Light (donor management)
- AI writing tools (e.g. Grammarly ChatGPT Jasper)
- Canva (design and marketing assets)
- Facebook Business Suite (social media scheduling)
- VolunteerMatch (recruiting and managing volunteers)
- Slack (internal communication)
- GrantStation (grant research)
- (task and project tracking)
- Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends
- Commitment to service and helping older adults and adults with disabilities age in place at home
Compensation & Benefits:
- Pay Range: $18.00 $22.00 per hour based on experience
- Monthly performance bonus based on event and fundraising targets
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Medical insurance is available through the Marketplace
- Dental Vision and Life Insurance through company plans
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative mission-driven environment
To Apply:
Please submit your rsum directly through Homebase.
In addition email the following to :
- A brief cover letter
- Two professional letters of recommendation
- One fundraising or grant writing sample (e.g. proposal LOI or appeal)
Email subject line must include the job title: Fund Development & Community Engagement Associate
Applications without the required email documents will not be reviewed.
Only applicants with relevant nonprofit or fundraising experience will be considered.
Circle of Care St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
