Senior Associate, Development

We recognize that candidates may not meet every listed qualification. Studies show that individuals from underrepresented groups are more likely to opt out of applying if they don’t meet 100% of the criteria. If you believe you can succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn about your unique strengths. 

● You bring 1-3 years of experience in nonprofit development, grants management, or related fields. 

● You are detail-oriented and possess strong organizational and project management skills. 

● You bring strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data effectively. 

● You bring personal or professional experience with the child welfare system or other social impact work, or you are deeply committed to learning about these systems. You approach this work with humility, curiosity, and a willingness to grow alongside the communities we serve. 

● You are passionate about driving systems change and bring a relentless, solutions-oriented mindset to your work. You thrive in fast-growing, evolving organizations and adapt quickly to new challenges, using change as an opportunity to learn, innovate, and make a greater impact. 

● You have experience with or exposure to CRMs, fundraising databases, reporting tools, conducting donor research and prospect pipeline development, and/or grant administration. 

● You have an active learning mindset when it comes to AI — you proactively explore, apply, and adapt AI tools to improve efficiency, solve problems, and support better decision-making. You balance technology with critical thinking and creativity, using AI to design thoughtful, context-aware solutions and to continuously strengthen your own and your team’s performance. 

Key Responsibilities 

Operational & Administrative Support 

● Coordinate with Think of Us’ program, finance, and Executive teams to ensure the timely execution of donor deliverables (e.g. proposals, grant reports, donor communications). 

● Assist with scheduling, calendar management, and organization of key team processes. 

● Prepare background briefings and agendas for donor and prospect meetings, track action items, and ensure follow-through. 

Data & Information Management 

● Maintain organized systems for document management, donor communications, and grant deliverables. 

● Enter, update, and maintain donor and grant information in Think of Us’ CRM system with accuracy and attention to detail. 

● Generate reports and dashboards to provide insights into donor engagement and fundraising progress. 

● Conduct routine data quality checks to ensure integrity across records. 

● Compile and synthesize fundraising data into briefing documents, summaries, and internal updates. 

Prospect Research & Donor Support 

● Conduct background research on potential donors and funding opportunities. 

● Assist in preparing donor profiles, meeting briefs, and follow-up materials. 

● Track donor engagement activity and ensure consistent documentation across teams. 

Grant Administration & Reporting 

● Support the lifecycle management of grants, including tracking deadlines, deliverables, and payment schedules. 

● Ensure grant-related documentation is organized and up to date. 

● Help coordinate inputs from multiple departments to meet reporting requirements.