Development Associate
31.00-31.25
Posted 10/13/26
Job ID:
128149
Job Description
Development Associate
Job Location: Berkeley, California
Job Type: Temporary
Pay Rate: $31-$31.25/hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm
Description of Position:
Do you have experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, development operations, or administrative support? Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Development Associate to support fundraising, donor stewardship, volunteer programs, events, and communications.
This position serves as an important support hub for the Philanthropy & External Affairs team. You'll help keep donor information accurate, ensure gifts and acknowledgements are processed on time, coordinate volunteer and fundraising activities, and make sure important follow up happens consistently.
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and interested in growing their career in nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy.
Job Responsibilities:
Development & Donor Support
- Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters, tax documents, and donor correspondence
- Maintain accurate donor, foundation, corporate, and prospect records in Salesforce
- Support department meetings, scheduling, agendas, materials, and follow-up
- Help ensure donor and funder follow up is complete accurately and on time electronically through the records
- Reconcile donations with Finance team
Fundraising Events
- Support planning and coordination of fundraising and donor events
- Coordinate sponsor benefits, recognition, materials, and correspondence
- Assist with donor tours, small gatherings, and cultivation activities
Volunteer & Community Engagement
- Coordinate volunteer communications, schedules, materials, and appreciation efforts
- Maintain accurate volunteer records and track participation and hours
In-Kind Giving
- Communicate with current and prospective in-kind donors
- Coordinate donation pick-ups and drop-offs with program and operations teams
- Identify community or corporate partners who may have potential for deeper engagement
Communications & Social Media
- Draft and schedule basic social media posts promoting events, volunteer opportunities, donor recognition, and organizational updates
- Gather photos, stories, program updates, and other content for communications
Description of Company:
You will be supporting a non-profit organization in Berkeley, California.
Experience Required:
- 2-3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising operations, donor relations, or a related administrative role
- 2-3 years of experience using Salesforce or a comparable donor database/CRM
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to coordinate projects, manage, deadlines, and follow through
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy, changing environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Commitment to the non-profit mission and supporting people experiencing homelessness and housing instability
Similar Positions:
Nonprofit Fundraising
Development Coordinator
Development Officer
Program Manager
Bolt Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We understand that you might not meet every requirement for this position, but we encourage you to apply even if you do not "Check all the boxes."
For inquiries about this position or to explore other job opportunities at Bolt, feel free to contact us at the following numbers:
- Stockton - (209) 307-6115
- American Canyon - (707) 552-7800
- Sonoma - (707) 939-2800
Meet Your Recruiter
Stephanie Gutierrez
Recruiting Operations Manager
Stephanie joined the BOLT team in 2014 and has been an MVP ever since. Named Bolt's 2017 Employee of the Year, Stephanie is a hustler who won't quit until she's filled her orders. Her contagious laugh and perpetual smile lift the spirits of everyone around her.
She speaks Spanish and loves her adorable son (who she calls her "little minion").
About Berkeley, CA
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