Fundraising Associate

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It is up to Fundraising Associates to complete several tasks to ensure that a nonprofit organization raises the funds it needs to continue operations.

Create and Track Fundraising Events Fundraising Associates must be adept at creating effective fundraising campaigns. This involves contacting potential donors, maintaining relationships with existing donors, organizing fundraising events, and completing and submitting reports to management teams that describe the progress and effectiveness of each campaign.

Record Donations One of the main tasks of a Fundraising Associate is to maintain a record of donations. They will work with the organization’s accounting department, if necessary, to keep track of donations. They are also typically responsible for sending acknowledgments of contributions to donors and granting agencies.

Research Funding Sources Working with other team members, a Fundraising Associate is typically involved in identifying and reporting about sources of donations for nonprofit organizations. This would include researching government funding programs for which the nonprofit organization they are working for would be eligible.

Provide Administrative Support From supporting grant writing efforts to organizing newsletters and other communication materials, a Fundraising Associate is usually involved in helping the organization maintain records, communicate with donors, and manage a calendar of events.