Development Associate

Full-time, salaried

Organizational Background and Mission
Founded in 1989, Urban Habitat (UH) builds power in low-income communities and communities of color by combining policy, advocacy, research, leadership development, and coalition building to advance environmental, economic and social justice in the Bay Area. UH applies a critical race and class lens to issues of transportation, housing, land use, planning, and community development, and offers a clear vision and agenda for the equitable development of the region.

Position Description
The Development Associate is a core member of Urban Habitat’s Development Team and is responsible for playing a lead role in grant writing, reporting, and overall grants management. UH has a wide range of foundation allies at the national, state, and local level. The Development Associate will work directly with UH’s Executive Director, Development Team, Management Team and staff to support funder cultivation and relationship building efforts, including regular correspondence, funder’s briefings, and face-to-face meetings. The Development Associate will also be a key player in the design and implementation of UH’s individual donor strategy, including individual donor solicitation letters and fundraising events. The candidate is a highly organized and effective team player with excellent writing and communication skills. Candidate must be able to manage and meet multiple deadlines in a fast paced work environment.

The Development Associate reports directly to the Director of Development.

Essential Duties
Grants Management, Proposals, and Reports (70%)
* Maintain UH’s Grant Tracking System and work with Executive Director, Director of Development, and staff to track and meet all deadlines.
* Research, develop, and write proposals and reports and work with Director of Development on final submissions to ensure that all deadlines are met.
* Help implement and maintain cultivation plan for foundations and program officers, including regular meetings, mailings and e-communications.
* Maintain and build UH’s database of foundation and donor contacts.
* Organize and maintain paper and electronic files and materials related to development and fundraising.
* Work closely with Development Team to identify and cultivate new foundation prospects
* Schedule and attend meetings with program staff to help inform the fundraising process, including the clarification of deliverables, collection of program accomplishments, and media coverage.

Special Events and Individual Giving (20%)
* Provide support for the direct mail, individual giving, special events, and electronic giving efforts.
* Help develop and implement an effective gift tracking and stewardship program for individuals, including recording gifts, drafting and mailing thank you letters, and sending program updates.

Other Development Work (10%)
* Work with Executive Assistant to help coordinate schedule of Executive Director and Director of Development for donor and foundation meetings.
* Plan and implement relevant mailings, including those relevant to pre- and post-meetings (e.g., thank you letters and introductory materials).
* Other administrative items, as assigned.

Job Qualifications:
* Minimum of 3 years experience with a proven record in a grant writing/fundraising position
· Excellent writing skills
· Excellent workplan management skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet goals, define appropriate strategies, meet deadlines, and work independently
· High level of proven leadership and ability to manage complex tasks in a timely and professional manner
· Experience with database management
· Commitment to issues of environmental, social and economic justice
· Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
· A team player who works well with others as well as independently

Application Instructions
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, one original grant proposal, one original grant report, and two references to: developmentsearch@urbanhabitat.org.

Salary Range: Depending on experience. Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, holidays, vacation, 401 K, and sick leave. This is a full time position that reports to the Director of Development and Planning. Urban Habitat is an equal opportunity employer, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.