Development Associate Resume

A development associate assists the development director in a non-profit organization. He is responsible for searching donors and maintaining their records, composing and sending correspondence to donors, contributing in the creation of newsletter and drafting of annual reports. However, he is mainly hired to assist in fund-raising events, including handling administrative duties. Good administration, writing, and database maintenance skills are necessary for this position.

Sample Resume

Karl M. Arceneaux
4345 Elmwood Avenue
Higley, AZ 85236
Phone: 480-987-1441
Email: kmarceneaux@example.com

Career Objective:
To work as a development associate in a non-profit organization and contribute my skills in raising funds for social work.

Summary of Skills:

• Remarkable writing, editing and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude with multitasking abilities
• Strong organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines
• Can work independently and as a team member
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with computer and working on donor management software such as Raisers Edge and Salesforc
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information efficiently
• Outstanding creativity in planning, organizing and monitoring fund-raising events

Experience:

Development Associate
Caring America, Higley, AZ
2011 - present

• Accept donations in cash and check
• Draft and mail thank-your letters as a response to donations
• Assist in the creation of newsletter for informing donors about events
• Maintain database comprising of donors' information
• Handover check, cash, and gifts received to the accounts department
• Screen phone calls and then transfer them to the development director
• Attend meetings and draft mass mailings for spreading information of event
• Designing community programs to inculcate moral responsibilities into the youths

Development Associate
Join Hands Inc., Higley, AZ
2009 - 2011

• Designed fundraising programs required for youth rehabilitation
• Visited local churches, and schools and delivered lectures on overcoming drug addiction
• Drafted proposals for corporate entities in order to invite sponsorship
• Designed physical and digital form to help donor fill their information
• Maintained donors' record and send them certificate of donation for tax saving
• Analyzed requests of the community and passed on to the development director
• Encourage community involvement through various awareness program

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy Nice College of Philosophy, Higley, AZ 2008

Reference:
On request.