Make the Road Pennsylvania: Development Associate

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The Development Associate, in collaboration with the Development Manager and the Senior Leadership Team, is responsible for overseeing MRPA’s fundraising landscape and potential donor pool. They will play a vital role in fundraising for the entire organization, oversee fundraising for MRPA, be the point person for fundraising events, coordinating other activities to encourage donations and help move the team towards our goal of improving the community’s lives. The Development Associate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with an enthusiastic team under the direction of a visionary director to build out a development department and exceed fundraising goals. The role will play a critical part in securing philanthropic funds, grant management, building out an individual donor pool, fostering relationships with potential donors/foundations under the direction of the director to continue MRPA’s vision.

• 1-2 years of experience in the progressive political movement, ideally at a grassroots basebuilding organization, in any capacity: organizing, communications, policy advocacy, etc.;

• Fluency, written, reading, and spoken, in English required and Spanish preferred;

• Moderately strong writing skills in English;

• High level of attention to detail;

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, community organizing, leadership development and the elevation of directly impacted and marginalized people to create change;

• Basic research skills;

• Valid U.S. driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle;