Development Associate

Organizational Overview

Located in the heart of Newport's historic district, IYRS School of Technology & Trades is a non-profit, post-secondary experiential learning institution. Our 3-acre harbor-front campus houses amazing facilities with traditional and state-of-the-art equipment. Our mission is to empower students through immersive, hands-on learning to realize their full potential in careers and in life.

IYRS offers four certificate programs for people interested in careers in the marine trades and modern manufacturing. IYRS students are passionate about thinking and working through hands-on learning to develop skills and problem-solving abilities. IYRS was named a Best Maker School by Newsweek Magazine in 2021.

Primary functions and purpose of this position

The Development Associate will help support the Development Department by cultivating relationships with donors, foundations, alumni, students, and industry partners. The Development Associate will assist in all forms of communication with constituents and provide administrative assistance to the department as requested.

Major Responsibilities

• Cultivate and communicate with existing donors, ensuring the highest quality of customer service (Thank You Letters, Acknowledgement Letters, List Segmentation, etc.);
• Analyze donations, create list segmentation and assist in the creation of solicitation materials;
• Manage customized mailings for all levels of donors;
• Manage and maintain data in the donor CRM (Bloomerang) to ensure timeliness and accuracy of data being detailed;
• Assist with constituent cultivation across all donor segments through direct communication (email, phone calls, traditional mail, etc...);
• Cultivate new relationships, and identify new prospects across a variety of resources, i.e. social networking;
• Maintain and update the grant proposal calendar and ensure timely submissions
• With Director of Philanthropy, create grant proposals and funding reports for donors
• Research and identify new grant opportunities
• Generate weekly giving reports
• Reconcile donation data with the finance department monthly and quarterly
• Be the in-house database lead, actively working on process and systems refinement and protocols
• Work with the Director of Philanthropy and Associate Director of Community Relations on ad-hoc requests;
• Broaden industry skills through continuing education courses related to fundraising
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential KSOCs (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong listening skills;
• High degree of organization and attention to detail;
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast -paced environment;
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet multiple often overlapping deadlines and work long hours when required;

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or 3-4 years' experience in non-profit development;

Other Expectations

• Each employee at IYRS is expected to demonstrate the following in the regular performance of his or her job duties:
• Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of IYRS
• Adherence to IYRS's Code of Conduct
• A positive attitude and willingness to contribute productively to the success of the team and the organization.
• An understanding of and commitment to the IYRS's core competencies of accountability, collaboration, communication, institutional values, and service
• Active participation in efforts geared toward directing and improving the overall operations of IYRS, such as strategic planning, organizational development, and performance improvement.
• Commitment to acting as an advocate and ambassador for IYRS.
• Sense of ownership and pride in personal performance
• Adherence to all existing IYRS policies and procedures

Salary Range and Benefits

• Annual salary $45,000 - $50,000
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account and Health Savings Account
• Retirement plan with company match
• Employee assistance program


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Equal Opportunity Policy

IYRS School of Technology & Trades provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training

Compensation details: 45000-50000 Yearly Salary

Interested parties may apply here.