Development Associate

ABOUT TWIN CITIES R!SE

Twin Cities R!SE is a nonprofit 501(c)3 whose mission is to transform the lives of those impacted by racial or socio-economic barriers through Personal Empowerment career training and meaningful employment. Our vision is a community where all individuals especially people of color have attained financial independence through employment success.

Our 8-week career training programs provide participants with the skills needed to be successful on any job. Our training focuses on individual development Personal Empowerment Career Training and the 21st Century Skills that todays employers are looking for. Graduates of this program typically double or triple their annual income. Our career coaches help participants develop a career plan while providing them with the resources and placement connections needed to achieve their goals.

Employers hire TCR graduates because they value that TCR graduates apply their Personal Empowerment skills leading to accountability responsibility conflict resolution positive interaction attendance and long-term change. They also know TCR graduates receive continued coaching services through the end of the first year of employment and that over 70% of TCR graduates stay at their job 1 years well above the general average.

Our Personal Empowerment Training curriculum that provides transformative Emotional Intelligence Training has been designed by The Empowerment Institute at Twin Cities R!SE. Not only do our TCR program participants benefit from this training The Empowerment Institute partners with businesses schools universities and nonprofits to help them create their own empowered cultures within these organizations.

JOB TITLE: Development Associate

DEPARTMENT: Development

LOCATION: Minneapolis

REPORT TO: Director of Development

GRADE: 3

POSITION STATUS: Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DATE WRITTEN/UPDATED: April 2026

JOB PURPOSE:

The Development Associate supports the organizations fundraising donor engagement grants and advancement operations by helping implement strategies that strengthen philanthropic support and deepen community relationships. This role provides coordinated support across donor stewardship grant and proposal development corporate and community partnerships and administrative functions. The position works closely with development leadership and cross-functional partners to help sustain and grow contributed revenue strengthen donor experiences and support the organizations overall mission.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising and Grants Support 50%

Assist with the preparation and submission of grant proposals letters of intent reports and related materials.

Manage a portfolio of corporate foundation and government grantsBM3.1 including tracking outreach engagement plans and next steps.

Track proposal reporting and renewal deadlines and help maintain grants calendars funder portals and supporting documentation.

Conduct prospect research to identify new institutional funding opportunities and support pipeline development for foundations corporations and public funding sources.

Help prepare internal and external reports related to grant performance donor activity and fundraising outcomes.

Support annual fundraising efforts through donor cultivation solicitation stewardship and acknowledgement activities.

Assist with identifying qualifying and cultivating new donor and partner prospects.

Help steward long-standing and emerging donor funder sponsor and community partner relationships through timely professional and mission-centered communication.

Employer and Community Giving Partnerships 25%

Develop coordinate and maintain relationships with employer partners community organizations retailers cooperatives and vendor partners engaged in philanthropic initiatives.

Administer workplace giving and partnership-based fundraising programs including employer giving campaigns matching gift opportunities volunteer engagement cause-marketing efforts and related community fundraising activities.

Track monitor and maintain accurate records of employer and community partnership engagement campaign activity giving results and program outcomes using Salesforce and other applicable platforms.

Identify and support opportunities to expand employer and community giving partnerships through ongoing outreach stewardship recognition reporting and alignment with organizational fundraising goals.

Data Management Reporting and Systems 15%

Maintain accurate grant records and documentation for proposals awards reporting requirements and compliance deliverables.

Utilize Salesforce to track grant activity manage funder portfolios analyze performance and report on fundraising progress.

Develop and implement processes for entering accessing and reporting grant data in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Administrative & Cross-Functional Support 10%

Provide administrative support to development and advancement leadership including scheduling meeting coordination committee or board support and preparation of materials.

Collaborate with finance programs communications volunteer services and leadership to ensure accurate gift processing strong donor experiences and aligned fundraising efforts.

Support internal coordination for campaigns donor communications reporting and special projects.

Assist with volunteer engagement and hiring-related support for the development function as assigned.

SUPERVISION: N/A. This position does not provide supervision to any staff.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$50700 to $60000 annual salary depending on qualifications.

Health Dental Vision employer paid Life and AD&D employer paid Long Term Disability Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care FSA Limited FSA Accident coverage Critical Illness coverage Hospital Indemnity coverage 403(b) Retirement Savings account with employer match First Stop Health telemedicine Employee Assistance Program professional development.

Paid-Time Off (19 days in first year) Floating Holiday 10 paid company holidays. Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree.

1 year of experience in fundraising and development including full time part time internship roles or volunteer roles.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in English Communications Marketing Nonprofit Management Business or a related field.

Experience using CRM or fundraising databases such as Salesforce.

Experience or demonstrated interest in working with organizations to support workforce development especially with populations overcoming racial or other socio-economic hurdles.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong oral and written communications skills to convey the mission of TCR to funders board members and other stakeholders who are important to the organizations fundraising success.

Strong critical thinking skills and ability to achieve results both individually and with others.

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team.

Strong time and project management skills. with ability to manage priorities to ensure work is completed in a timely and productive manner.

Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively on an interpersonal or group level including effective listening and relationship building skills.

High degree of confidentiality diplomacy discretion and tact.

Knowledge of and ability to use computer ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technical resources to effectively accomplish work.

Ability to effectively resolve a variety of problems and concerns within the scope of the organizations policies practices and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation:

Ability to use a PC/laptop requiring repetitive motion of fingers hands and wrists.

Required to occasionally move about in an office environment to access file cabinets printers etc. and remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.

Ability to move about in the community.

Ability to lift light materials and equipment in the typical office environment (up to 15 pounds).

Ability to be on video call for all meetings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work schedule: Occasional evenings and/or weekends will be required (workweek will be adjusted accordingly).

Travel requirements: Position will be occasionally expected to travel throughout the Twin Cities metro area to attend meetings and other events.

Location/structure of work: Position is hybrid; employee will be expected to work in the TCR office weekly.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted online via the Careers page on the TCR website. To be considered for this position please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

To request an accommodation during the application process please e-mail .

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee in this position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) COMMITMENT

Twin Cities R!SE is committed to hiring and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that leverages the skills and talents of all employees in our organization regardless of race color creed religion national origin sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions) gender identity sexual orientation disability age marital status veteran status familial status genetic information or any other protected status. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds such as these to apply for this position.