Mitchell College · 13 hours ago
Development Associate
New London, CT, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMitchell College is seeking a Development Associate to support its fundraising and stewardship efforts. The role involves operational, data, and donor engagement support to the Office of Advancement, ensuring accurate gift processing and timely donor acknowledgment.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Manage a small portfolio of entry-level donors with a focus on stewardship, renewals, and modest upgrades
Conduct donor outreach, including thank-you calls, emails, and follow-up communications, to support donor retention
Assist with prospect discovery through introductory outreach to alumni, parents, and friends
Prepare donor briefing materials and meeting prep packets for Advancement leadership and the President
Support donor visits, campus tours, and small cultivation events as a secondary host
Maintain accurate donor records in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, including gifts, actions, notes, and donor intent
Support gift processing and coordinate timely acknowledgments in accordance with institutional policy and IRS standards
Prepare acknowledgment materials and supporting data for correspondence drafted and signed by Advancement leadership
Track acknowledgment timelines and stewardship activity to ensure prompt donor recognition
Assist with donor impact summaries, Annual Fund updates, and scholarship stewardship materials
Coordinate with the Finance Office to ensure gifts are properly recorded and stewarded in alignment with donor intent
Conduct basic prospect research using Kindsight, LinkedIn, and internal data
Coordinate logistics for Advancement events, including RSVPs, guest lists, and follow-up tracking
Support foundation and corporate grant activity by gathering data and tracking submissions and reports
Assist with Annual Fund initiatives, including Day of Giving and appeals, through list preparation, segmentation, and reporting
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree
1-3 years of experience in a nonprofit, higher education, or advancement services environment
Demonstrated experience working directly in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, including constituent records, gift entry, queries, and reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Maintaining professional judgement and discretion in handling confidential information
Collaborative, service-orientated approach when working with internal and external constituents
Preferred
Knowledge of basic accounting concepts related to gift processing and fund designation
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Mitchell College
Mitchell College is a school in New London.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rob Peruzzotti, CPA
Vice President for Finance & Chief Financial Officer
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