Development Associate at Children's Institute

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Gift Processing, Donor Acknowledgements, Data Management, Reporting, Recordkeeping, Data Visualization, Administrative Support, Meeting Scheduling, Material Preparation, File Maintenance, Vendor Coordination, Database Systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Entry

Industry

Description

Careers at Our Amazing Place. At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference. Job Title: Development Associate Location: 1405 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Schedule: Monday through Friday, Full Time, Onsite Responsibilities The Development Associate provides essential administrative, operational, and data management support to advance the organization’s fundraising goals. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely and accurate gift processing, donor acknowledgements, development reporting, and strong internal coordination across the development team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, systems savvy, and committed to delivering an excellent donor experience. Gift Processing & Donor Acknowledgements * Manage all gift entries, receipting, acknowledgment, and reconciliation processes with Finance, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and donor-centered service. * Ensure compliance with IRS, CASE, AFP, and organizational standards for gift acceptance, processing, and recordkeeping. Reporting & Data Management * Produce accurate, timely routine and ad-hoc reports on fundraising performance, donor retention, and pipeline activity for Advancement leadership. * Design and maintain dashboards and data visualizations to track progress against fundraising goals. Administrative & Team Support * Provide general administrative support to the development team, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and maintaining shared files. * Assist with preparation for donor meetings, events, briefings, and presentations. * Coordinate vendor and consultant interactions as needed (mail houses, printers, database support, etc.). QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 1–3 years of administrative, development, or nonprofit experience preferred. Familiarity with donor database systems (e.g., Clearview, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, DonorPerfect) a strong plus. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort with data-heavy tasks. Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Benefits Summary We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits: * Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks * Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members. * Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays * Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves * Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks * 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year * Student Loan Refinancing Program * Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit * Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement * Professional Development/CEU’s * Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance * Credit Union * Team Member Recognition Events * Referral bonus * CPR-employer paid * Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families? Are you ready to brighten the future of Amazing Children? We want to hear from you! The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you! The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment

Responsibilities

The Development Associate provides essential administrative, operational, and data management support to advance the organization’s fundraising goals, focusing on accurate gift processing, donor acknowledgments, and development reporting. This role ensures strong internal coordination across the development team while maintaining excellent donor service.