What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Associate position at Los Padres ForestWatch?
The Development Associate will play a critical role in supporting the development team’s efforts to achieve fundraising goals. The position will focus on planning and implementing fundraising, stewardship, and educational events including large and small donor gatherings, webinars, trivia nights, house parties, film screenings, and other mission-driven events and will also assist in donor engagement and management. Additionally, the Development Associate will work in coordination with other ForestWatch staff to engage our supporters and the general public.
The position requires a strategic and creative combination of fundraising, data management, event planning, volunteer coordination, marketing, donation solicitation, and technical knowledge of donor management systems (Salesforce). In addition, the Development Associate will produce and deploy traditional and social media to market and promote events amongst our members, supporters, and the general public, and will oversee an event planning committee, intern, and volunteers as appropriate.
HOW TO APPLY: See the full job announcement for a complete description of the position, responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and application procedures. Applications will be accepted until January 20, 2025, with the expectation to have the position filled by March 1, 2025. No phone calls, please.