Associate Director of Development

Job Description

Position: Associate Director of Development

Department: Development

Reports to: Director of Individual Giving and Development Operations

Hours: Full-time

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

FLSA: Exempt

Location: On-site, with the potential for some remote work.

Position Summary:

Union Settlement seeks a strategic, collaborative, and highly organized Associate Director of Development to serve as a fundraising generalist supporting institutional fundraising, corporate partnerships, and broader development initiatives. Working closely with the Director of Institutional Giving, Chief Development Officer, program leadership, finance staff, communications partners, and other key stakeholders, the Associate Director will help advance a diversified fundraising strategy that supports the organization's mission and growth.

The Associate Director will lead the development and management of assigned fundraising projects, including grant proposals, reports, sponsorship opportunities, donor communications, and corporate engagement initiatives. This role requires an exceptional writer, project manager, and relationship builder who can coordinate cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and translate programmatic impact into compelling fundraising opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a versatile development professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute across institutional giving, corporate partnerships, donor engagement, strategic planning, and special projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong fundraising acumen, attention to detail, and a commitment to advancing Union Settlement's mission through innovative and effective resource development strategies.

Responsibilities

Institutional Giving & Grant Development (50%)
• Lead the development and execution of assigned institutional fundraising projects, including foundation, corporate, and government grant proposals, reports, and other donor-facing materials.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Institutional Giving, Chief Development Officer, program leadership, finance staff, and other stakeholders to develop compelling and competitive funding proposals.
• Manage proposal development timelines and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure deadlines, requirements, and deliverables are met.
• Research and identify prospective institutional funding opportunities that align with organizational priorities.
• Draft compelling narratives, impact statements, budgets, and supporting materials for grant submissions and reports.
• Support stewardship efforts for institutional funders through reports, updates, site visits, and relationship-building activities.
• Maintain grant calendars, submission schedules, and funder records to ensure timely compliance and reporting.
• Assist with government grant administration and management of relevant grant portals.

Corporate Partnerships & Strategy (20%)
• Partner with development leadership to design, implement, and advance a comprehensive corporate engagement strategy aligned with organizational fundraising priorities.
• Research, cultivate, and steward corporate partners, sponsors, and prospective business supporters.
• Develop sponsorship proposals, partnership opportunities, and customized engagement plans for corporate funders.
• Coordinate cross-departmental efforts to execute corporate volunteer activities, cause-marketing opportunities, sponsorship activations, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Monitor corporate fundraising trends and recommend strategies to strengthen Union Settlement's corporate fundraising program.
• Support relationship management and ongoing communications with corporate stakeholders and prospects.

Development Operations, Individual Giving & Special Projects (20%)
• Support individual donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement activities as needed.
• Assist with fundraising campaigns, annual appeals, donor communications, and special events.
• Maintain accurate donor and funder records within the CRM and related databases.
• Prepare fundraising reports, briefing materials, and development communications for leadership and board engagement.
• Collaborate with communications staff and consultants to ensure consistent fundraising messaging across all channels.
• Contribute to special projects and organization-wide development initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications & Core Competencies

• Experience: 5-7+ years of experience in non-profit development
• Exceptional Writing Ability: Exceptional and persuasive communicator in writing and verbally
• Multi-Channel Fundraising Expertise: Demonstrated success in securing major gifts, corporate partnerships, and/or foundation/government grants
• CRM Knowledge: Hands-on experience managing a non-profit donor database/CRM Salesforce with a commitment to data integrity and workflow design.
• Strategic Relationship Management: Have strong relationship-building skills and are a savvy collaborator
• Executive-Level Partnership: Experience preparing executives and senior leaders for major donors and institutional funder engagements. High emotional intelligence, professional maturity, and discretion with sensitive organizational data.
• Mission Alignment: A deep commitment to the mission of Union Settlement.

C OR E C O M P E T E N C I E S

• Leading Others: Creates a sense of urgency throughout the organization on the importance of achieving outcomes. Inspires, influences, and enables team members to reach their goals
• Facilitating Change: Approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlement's goals.
• Managing Performance: Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision and documents performance highlights and concerns
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones. Seeks and supports professional development opportunities for team members. Manages finances and budgets effectively
• Communicating and Collaborating: Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holds team accountable to the same standard

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