Development Associate

Development Associate

The Development Associate provides essential administrative support to the development team, helping advance MacPhail's philanthropic initiatives. Key areas of support include individual giving, institutional giving, events, prospect research and operations. This role coordinates events and mailings, and ensures the smooth, efficient operation of fundraising processes and systems that strengthen donor and partner engagement.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Administrative :

• Provide administrative support for the development department, including the Vice President of Development, major gifts, institutional giving, events, annual giving and development operations
• Support calendar management and donor meeting preparation for the Vice President, including arranging logistics and ensuring all necessary materials are prepared in advance
• Schedule meetings and coordinate communications and meeting minutes / summaries for the Development Committee of the Board
• Manage inventory of development print materials and event supplies as needed

Event Coordination :

Development Operations :

Qualifications : Education :

High School Degree or equivalent, required

Undergraduate Degree, preferred

Experience :

Two Four years of relevant experience, preferred

Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, required

Experience with Donor Management Databases, preferred

Experience with Digital Email Communication Platforms, preferred

Skills & Abilities :

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Strong communication skills, written and verbal

Strong attention to detail

Willingness to take initiative

Ability to collaborate effectively

Demonstrated cultural competency skills

Commitment to inclusive working and learning environment