Role: Development Associate Reports to: Director of Development and MarketingFLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $62,000 based on experience

If you find joy in organizing grant planning meetings, developing grant content, managing donor communications, handling donations, overseeing volunteer processes, maintaining the donor database, and assisting with special event planning, then Vail Communities is the perfect place for you!

Who are we?

Vail is a community for adults with serious mental illness, serving as a single point of access and coordination. We have been serving the Twin Cities for over 40 years! Guided by our mission and core values, we offer purpose, direction, and hope.

What do we offer?

Our employees are the best part of Vail Communities. We are pleased to provide a collaborative work environment, a great workplace, a hybrid work model, and great perks and benefits. As our team member, you will receive a comprehensive package that includes free and low-cost ancillary health services for you and your family and a superior work-life balance in addition to our complete core benefits package. We offer a balance by providing paid time off starting at 3 weeks per year, 13 company-paid holidays, 3 personal days, and safe and sick time allowances. Additional offerings include paid training & CEU opportunities, company-issued laptop, and Employee Assistance Program to support employees and their families.

What will you do?

The Development Associate works closely with the Director of Development and Marketing as well as the President and Executive Director. Their duties include overseeing grant operations, handling donor databases, supporting events, and maintaining donor relationships for the Development Team at Vail Communities. Additionally, they are tasked with gathering, evaluating, and presenting data on the effectiveness of programs and services funded by various agencies.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Vail Communities is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We strive to have an anti-oppressive and anti-racist work environment. We embrace diversity, foster inclusion, and do our work through an equitable lens. Persons of color, women, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, other minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vail Communities will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Compensation details: 62000-62000 Yearly Salary