Development Associate

Overview

AARP Foundation works for and with vulnerable people over 50 to end senior poverty and reduce financial hardship by building economic opportunity. As a charitable affiliate of AARP, we serve AARP members and nonmembers alike. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by strengthening supportive community connections, we foster resilience, advance equity and restore hope.

The Development Associate plays a key role in managing and optimizing fundraising campaigns to meet strategic objectives and key performance indicators. This position supports the execution of multi-channel marketing initiatives and contributes to the development and coordination of a comprehensive, organization-wide donor relations and stewardship program. The Associate ensures consistent and meaningful engagement and recognition of donors at all levels, while actively participating in the implementation of fundraising efforts that drive the organization’s mission forward.

Responsibilities

• Supports the process of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and/or stewardship of the donors and prospective donors assigned within their respective donor/prospect pool or fundraising channel.
• Performs support functions and processes as part of the fundraising process (e.g., identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, systems/processing, stewardship) within their respective donor/prospect pool or function.
• Utilizes appropriate resources and processes to help ensure personal and departmental success in meeting departmental and personal objectives and goals.
• Provides support to processes and functions that support fundraising goals and expectations as defined.
• Performs duties in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and board policies (e.g., gift acceptance) pertaining to gifts, contributions, grants and other charitable support raised.
• Adheres to ethical standards established by Association of Fundraising Professionals and National Association of Charitable Gift Planners.

Qualifications

Required: 

• Knowledge of non-profit fundraising
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Process-oriented with an attention to detail
• High school diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Familiar with project management tools such as Smartsheet, and other vendor management tools
• 1+ years fundraising experience to support direct mail and online fundraising implementations
• Bachelor’s degree

Additional Requirements 

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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