Development Associate, Vasculitis Foundation

The Development Associate provides essential support to the Vasculitis Foundation's fundraising operations, focusing on fee-for-service project execution, corporate sponsorship benefit fulfillment, donor pipeline management, and project management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in nonprofit operations, fundraising support, corporate partnerships, or project management or an equivalent combination of internships and entry-level experience
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with precision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with corporate partners and donors.
• Experience with website content management systems and basic digital content updates.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences, including donors, corporate partners, and internal team members.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and fostering a culture of respect and collaboration.
• Exceptional project management skills and a proven ability to oversee multiple timelines, deliverables, and workflows simultaneously and effectively
• Strong sense of ownership, consistently leading projects with initiative, follow-through, and a commitment to excellence
• Ability to work across teams, hold stakeholders to deadlines, and manage up when needed.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload with minimal direction in a remote environment.
• Proficiency with common digital tools and platforms including Google Suite, MS Office, Zoom, Slack, WordPress, and other project management platforms
• Willingness to travel for job-related events, meetings, and conferences approximately 2-4 times per year
• Flexible mindset and an ability to adapt easily to shifting priorities

Benefits

• A collaborative, mission-driven team culture with a genuine commitment to work-life balance, where team members are encouraged to communicate openly, seek support, and push back when needed to ensure sustainable workloads.
• Core collaboration hours of 10am–3pm CST, with flexibility in start and end times.
• A fully remote work environment, with travel for conferences and related events
• Robust professional development support, including a formal annual review process, individualized development planning, and opportunities to explore different areas of fundraising, from corporate partnerships and individual donors to planned giving, based on interpersonal interests and goals.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employer-sponsored health insurance: the Foundation covers 85% of the employee premium (dependent coverage available at full cost); optional dental and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% employer match after six months
• Generous family leave