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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Philanthropy Associate to support fundraising operations, donor stewardship, and fundraising communications. This full-time, in-office role is based in Asheville, NC and is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented professional with 1–2 years of relevant experience and a passion for nonprofit development. The position offers a salary range of $51,000–$56,000/year plus benefits.

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What You’ll Do

The Philanthropy Associate will split time across philanthropy operations, fundraising communications, and team/administrative support.

• Philanthropy Operations — Gift Processing, Record Management, Data Integrity, Research, and Stewardship (≈50%)

• Serve as the staff lead for gift and donor recordkeeping in the fundraising CRM (Bloomerang preferred), including gift entry, processing, and timely acknowledgement production.

• Apply gift allocation and accounting codes in partnership with Finance and support monthly/quarterly/annual reconciliation.

• Track event registrations, receipts, and revenue; ensure accurate receipting and acknowledgement.

• Build, analyze, and distribute fundraising activity reports identifying new/increased gifts and lapsed donors.

• Maintain physical and digital funder/prospect files and other fundraising platforms; document and improve systems, policies, and procedures to ensure data integrity.

• Research prospective funders’ capacity and philanthropic interests to inform outreach and strategy.

• Steward donations and donor preferences accurately and respectfully.

• Fundraising Communications, Campaign Production, and Project Management (≈30%)

• Write and produce fundraising communications (digital and print solicitations, acknowledgements, stewardship updates, event content).

• Lead production of 2–3 seasonal fundraising solicitations each year: pull/refine contact lists, set goals, and track progress.

• Manage participation in community giving campaigns (e.g., local Give!Local-style campaigns).

• Support production of annual or impact reports, sponsorship guides, and other philanthropic collateral.

• Project-manage design and production with contracted creative partners and internal stakeholders.

• Team & Organizational Support (≈20%)

• Provide administrative and clerical support for the Philanthropy & Communications function: filing, meeting logistics, note-taking, funding application/report support, and special event logistics.

• Serve as administrative lead for the Philanthropy & Communications Committee (board committee support).

• Participate in staff meetings, support events, and provide interdepartmental assistance as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this role.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• Strong affinity for the organization’s mission and values (required).
• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent career experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of progressive experience in data entry, administrative, or clerical roles; experience with CRM/databases (donor management software such as Bloomerang preferred).
• Experience producing bulk communications using mail merges or similar processes.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills with the ability to craft clear, accurate fundraising communications.
• High proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office; comfortable with office hardware (printers, scanners, phones).
• Experience working or volunteering in a nonprofit setting preferred, especially in fund development or customer-service roles.
• Competencies:
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Self-directed and reliable; meets deadlines with accuracy.
  • Able to manage shifting priorities and complex workflows.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; effective collaborator across teams and with external stakeholders.
  • Curious and committed to continuous learning.
  • Professional handling of confidential and sensitive information.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $51,000–$56,000 per year.
• Benefits may include: medical, dental, vision; life and short/long-term disability options; 3% retirement contribution after 1 year of service; 12 paid holidays; paid time off starting at 20 days in year 1 (increasing with tenure).
• Competitive total compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

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Working Conditions

• This is primarily an in-office position based in Asheville, NC. Episodic telecommuting may be permitted later in the role per organizational telecommuting policy and performance.
• Standard workweek: 37.5 hours (Monday–Friday) with occasional evenings or weekends for events.
• Physical requirements: ability to work on a computer for extended periods; occasional lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs; travel to offsite events or project locations as needed.
• The organization provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, as required by law.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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