Senior Development Associate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.•Susquehanna Township, PA

About The Position

Senior Development Associate is a highly experienced fundraising professional who is knowledgeable about human services systems and grant proposals to fund services from potential funding sources. This position is a key role within the Advancement and Development team. They will collaborate closely with senior leadership, development staff, and external partners to ensure successful fundraising outcomes. Familiarity with child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental/behavioral health systems is a plus. Will be assigned to lead and manage funding proposals, including responding to complex federal, state, and local RFP’s; writing proactive proposals for potential funders, and writing position papers. A successful history of competitively crafting and writing proposals in all funding fields to score points is required. History of success with foundation applications is a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Non-Profit Management, Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
2 -4 years of experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, and non-profit administration.
Minimum nine (9) years of grant and proposal writing experience is required.
Experience working donor databases/CRMs (e.g., Salesforce)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting donor letters, reports, and grant proposals.
Familiarity with federal, state/local online grant/proposal vendor submission and reporting database.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Skills, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to work both independently and as part of collaborative development team.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental/behavioral health systems
History of success with foundation applications

Responsibilities

Lead and manage funding proposals, including responding to complex federal, state, and local RFP’s
Writing proactive proposals for potential funders
Writing position papers