Position Summary

The Development Associate plays a critical role in supporting NFTE’s fundraising program. This position will report to the Chief Advancement Officer. The Development Associate is responsible for supporting the annual fundraising program with priority on grant writing, reports, templates and administrative needs of the team. This position is an important member of NFTE’s Advancement Team and will work collaboratively with the Development, Volunteers, and Events teams, as well as across the organization to ensure strong internal communications related to donor activities and needs.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Writing: Under the direction of the lead grant writers, draft proposals/letters of intent, grant applications, reports, and budgets for HQ and all regions. Maintain the grants calendar using Actions in Raiser’s Edge CRM. Assemble necessary supporting materials and documents including outcome measurements, success stories, and program data from appropriate team members, etc. Maintain a library of grant support documents including resumes, bios, IRS forms, Board/staff diversity lists, budgets, etc.
Donor Support & Acknowledgments: Assist with the preparation and e/mailing of donor acknowledgments, gift receipts, and personalized thank you notes.
Database & Records Management: Maintain accurate donor records in Raiser’s Edge NXT, including meeting notes, actions, updating contact information, and tracking communications and touchpoints.
Prospect Research: Conduct research as directed on current and prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors to support cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Annual Fund Support: Work with the Annual Fund Manager in planning and execution of direct mail, email, and digital fundraising campaigns, including Fuel A Future and other appeals.
Event Assistance: Assist with volunteer and donor events and regional board meetings, including logistics, materials preparation, and follow-up communications.
Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the development team, including scheduling, material prep, and tracking fundraising activity. Support the Chief Advancement Officer on other duties as assigned.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Coordinate with advancement, program, and communications staff to support a consistent and compelling donor experience.
Other: Stay informed about trends in annual giving, digital fundraising, and donor engagement to continually strengthen NFTE’s fundraising strategies.

Qualifications

This position in entry-level; relevant nonprofit internship volunteer experience a plus
Strong copywriting skills for donor communications
Data-driven mindset with the ability to prepare reports and analyze and interpret information and insights
Strong project management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail and ability to work under and meet deadlines
Must be a highly motivated self-starter with good judgement and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Passion for NFTE’s mission of advancing youth entrepreneurship and education equity
Experience or willingness to learn donor CRM (Raiser’s Edge), Microsoft Office, and other fundraising and marketing systems and tools
Knowledge of education, entrepreneurship, and workforce development a plus
Positive attitude with customer service orientation and willingness to “roll up shirtsleeves” as a fundraising generalist expected to get the work done
Must enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Working Environment:

Passionate team committed to an exciting, dynamic mission
The position will travel as necessary, locally and regionally, and potentially nationally
Relocation assistance is not available for this role
This position will work remotely, from a home office

Why our employees love working at NFTE:

Internationally recognized educational nonprofit committed to a dynamic mission
Competitive salary with a total rewards suite of outstanding competitive benefits, including:
- NFTE sponsored Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (fully paid by NFTE)
- 403(B) Retirement Savings Plan with generous company match
- Generous PTO (extensive vacation/holidays/personal time; paid sick time)
- Summer Fridays, Flex Time, Paid Family Leave (up to 6 weeks), Short and Long term Disability, and “NFTE Time” (additional paid holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
- Flexible Savings Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for expenses not covered by plan
- Dependent Care Account (DCA): Pre-tax savings for childcare services
- Transportation Savings Account (TSA): Pre-tax savings (transit/parking services)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Professional development support through learning opportunities (internal workshops, external conferences, and organizational projects)
Merit-driven recognition and performance management programs
Employee Referral Program
Telecommuting (via remote work from home options)

About NFTE

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is a global nonprofit bringing high-quality entrepreneurship education to under-resourced communities. Each year, we reach more than 70,000 students in 28 U.S. states and 32 countries worldwide, and to date, have educated over one million learners through school, college, and community programs. Our mission is to bring the power of entrepreneurship education to learners, educators, and decision-makers so all young people can own their futures. Learn more at www.nfte.com.

Our Values

At NFTE, we lead with purpose—being bold in our aspirations, strategic in our actions, and relentless in pursuing equitable opportunity for all learners. Our core values—owning the outcome, reimagining possibilities, championing equity, building together, winning together, and driving the dialogue—guide everything we do. We strive to advance equity, create innovative solutions, and achieve shared success, ensuring all young people can own their futures.

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