Development Associate
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$ 70000 - 85000
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Development Associate
Full-Time Reports to Director of Development
Location: San Rafael CA
Website:
Are you ready to help build a brighter future for neurodiverse students
The Helix School is redefining whats possible for autistic children in the Bay Area. We serve students ages 5 and beyond using an integrated model of academics and therapy. As we evolve our fundraising strategy to reflect a more dynamic and community-engaged approach were looking for a detail-oriented mission-aligned Development Associate to support this important work.
This role is ideal for someone with nonprofit development experience who excels at event planning data tracking and operational supportand is excited to work on a small but mighty team that is changing lives every day.
Our Purpose
Were not just here to educate; were here to change trajectories. Our evidence-based interdisciplinary approach supports the whole childaddressing cognitive development sensory integration emotional regulation and communication with care intention and respect.
Our Values
- Quality of life is our bottom line
- Children with neurodiversity deserve to grow to their full potential
- Small and focused allows us to go deep not just wide
- Integration and collaboration are our cornerstones
- Student and parent voices matter deeply
- Relationships drive everything
About the Role
The Development Associate plays a key role in executing Helixs development strategy by managing event logistics supporting campaign implementation maintaining donor records and helping to craft communications. The role reports to the Director of Development and provides essential operational support for all fundraising initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate logistics and planning for all fundraising events (e.g. Luminary Gala donor receptions cultivation events)
- Support development and execution of donor communications print and digital campaign materials
- Maintain donor database and ensure accurate data entry reporting and segmentation
- Manage donor acknowledgments and help implement stewardship strategies
- Assist with grant writing tracking and background research
- Prepare fundraising reports and help maintain an annual development calendar
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Development and cross-functional teams on fundraising initiatives
- Content creation and posting on social media
Qualifications
- 24 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising development or event planning
- Strong attention to detail organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with donor databases or CRMs (experience with Salesforce or similar platforms preferred)
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a collaborative spirit
- Enthusiasm for Helixs mission and a desire to make a difference
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $70000$85000 depending on experience
- Benefits:
- 75% employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage
- Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan (Traditional and Roth no match at this time)
- 32 paid holidays per year
- 2 additional paid weeks off (typically during school breaks)
- 5 sick days annually
- 75% employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage
Development Associate
Full-Time Reports to Director of Development
Location: San Rafael CA
Website:
Are you ready to help build a brighter future for neurodiverse students
The Helix School is redefining whats possible for autistic children in the Bay Area. We serve students ages 5 and beyond using an integrated model of academics and therapy. As we evolve our fundraising strategy to reflect a more dynamic and community-engaged approach were looking for a detail-oriented mission-aligned Development Associate to support this important work.
This role is ideal for someone with nonprofit development experience who excels at event planning data tracking and operational supportand is excited to work on a small but mighty team that is changing lives every day.
Our Purpose
Were not just here to educate; were here to change trajectories. Our evidence-based interdisciplinary approach supports the whole childaddressing cognitive development sensory integration emotional regulation and communication with care intention and respect.
Our Values
- Quality of life is our bottom line
- Children with neurodiversity deserve to grow to their full potential
- Small and focused allows us to go deep not just wide
- Integration and collaboration are our cornerstones
- Student and parent voices matter deeply
- Relationships drive everything
About the Role
The Development Associate plays a key role in executing Helixs development strategy by managing event logistics supporting campaign implementation maintaining donor records and helping to craft communications. The role reports to the Director of Development and provides essential operational support for all fundraising initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate logistics and planning for all fundraising events (e.g. Luminary Gala donor receptions cultivation events)
- Support development and execution of donor communications print and digital campaign materials
- Maintain donor database and ensure accurate data entry reporting and segmentation
- Manage donor acknowledgments and help implement stewardship strategies
- Assist with grant writing tracking and background research
- Prepare fundraising reports and help maintain an annual development calendar
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Development and cross-functional teams on fundraising initiatives
- Content creation and posting on social media
Qualifications
- 24 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising development or event planning
- Strong attention to detail organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with donor databases or CRMs (experience with Salesforce or similar platforms preferred)
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a collaborative spirit
- Enthusiasm for Helixs mission and a desire to make a difference
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $70000$85000 depending on experience
- Benefits:
- 75% employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage
- Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan (Traditional and Roth no match at this time)
- 32 paid holidays per year
- 2 additional paid weeks off (typically during school breaks)
- 5 sick days annually
- 75% employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage
Ready to Apply
If youre organized motivated and excited about creating a more inclusive future through education wed love to hear from you.
Please visit
to apply.
The Helix School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff students families and community partners.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
