Development Associate

Living the Mission

As ambassadors for Findlay Market, every team member plays a vital role in supporting the organization’s mission, values, and philanthropic efforts. This means actively contributing to the market’s initiatives, embodying our commitment to community and diversity, and championing the cultural and economic vibrancy that defines Findlay Market. Together, we strive to uphold our mission and make a lasting impact.

Development Associate Role Description

The Development Associate will help raise money for vital Findlay Market initiatives and programs, market events, and general operating expenses. They will support the planning and execution of the annual Flavor of Findlay fundraiser, with a lead time of approximately six months of planning. They will support the planning and execution of Findlay Kitchen’s Small Bites, Big Impact fundraiser, with a lead time of approximately three months of planning.

The Development Associate will manage the entire development cycle for a portfolio of individual donors. They will be responsible for maintaining accurate donor records in CFFM’s donor database, and for pulling appropriate reports to help cultivate donors and increase giving, as well as providing tax receipts and acknowledgement letters to all donors.

The Development Associate will work closely with the Chief Philanthropy & Strategy Officer to implement a transformational capital campaign; duties will include, but are not limited to, prospect research, donor outreach, onsite fundraising efforts, donation tracking and acknowledgements.

The Development Associate will work closely with the finance team to ensure all funds are tracked appropriately, and will communicate development priorities to the communications and events team to collaborate and support.

The Development Associate will work to help create awareness among the general public that the Corporation for Findlay Market is a non-profit organization with many philanthropic endeavors through onsite fundraising campaigns, and by maintaining accurate records with Charity Navigator and GuideStar.

The Development Associate will report directly to the Development Manager.

The Development Associate will have the following detailed responsibilities:

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Donor Cultivation & Individual Giving
Process donations, send thank you letters and tax receipts, and ensure accurate upkeep of BetterUnite donor database
Qualify, develop and maintain year-round relationships with a portfolio of individual donors and prospects
Assist with planning and execution of annual donor recognition events
Work with Development Manager to plan and execute Supporter Appreciation Month
Assist with planned giving inquiries and gifts
Assist with the creation and distribution of an annual giving report
Support Board giving through creation of annual Board pledge cards, donor cultivation plans, and more

Fundraising Campaigns
Manage ongoing Fundraising Brick campaign, including promotion, ordering, installation and donor recognition
Incorporate peer-to-peer giving as appropriate to reach campaign goals for seasonal fundraising activations
Assist with planning and execution of all Spring & Winter Fund Drives, including compiling donor outreach lists, creating individualized asks based on giving history, relationship and giving potential, addressing and mailing physical mailers, recording all donations, sending thank you receipts, building online fundraising campaign landing pages, and additional tasks upon request
Assist with having a visible onsite fundraising presence to engage and educate shoppers
Assist with additional fundraising campaigns as assigned

Fundraising Events
Assist with planning and execution of annual fundraising event, Flavor of Findlay, including full responsibility for the silent auction, registration and fundraising raffles and games during a six-month planning period
Assist with planning and execution of annual Findlay Kitchen fundraiser, Small Bites, Big Impact, including full responsibility for registration and games during a three-month planning period
Support outreach to market merchants, Findlay Kitchen members and local chefs to participate in fundraising events
Assist with adding fundraising components to Findlay Market events, including staffing
Assist with planning and execution of any additional fundraising events

BetterUnite Donor Database
Act as the “BetterUnite Super User” – learn how to operate all facets of the database, including managing donor data and running reports
Be the most knowledgeable staff member who can educate and assist others with BetterUnite
Keep up with all BetterUnite updates and modifications, and implement any necessary changes
Maintain internal grants tracking spreadsheet, and add all grant funds to BetterUnite
Maintain accurate donor, sponsor and grant records in BetterUnite

Assist with fundraising efforts and campaigns, and maintain accurate records of funders and sponsors for CFFM’s events and programs, including:
Findlay Kitchen
Findlay Learn
Findlay Launch
Nutrition Benefits
Shopping App

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:

Findlay Forward Capital Campaign
Maintain accurate records of CFFM’s capital campaign asks, pledges, and donations
Send appropriate acknowledgement letters and tax receipts to campaign donors
Support distribution of capital campaign marketing materials
Assist with long-term engagement plan for new donors to campaign

Values, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to work in a proactively diverse and inclusive organization
Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Strong writing skills and ability to edit their own work to create a polished product
Effective problem-solving and mediation skills
Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others
Proficiency with office computer equipment and software
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Continual on the job learning is required
Skill and experience in event planning and execution, coordinating activities, evaluating data and establishing priorities
Experience with donor management database
Must be able to work some non-traditional hours, including evening and weekends
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required
Non-profit work experience a plus
Computer and technical skills – proficiency in the Google Suite and online platforms (e.g. Google apps, MailChimp) is required
Experience with donor cultivation and knowledge of moves management practices a plus
Ability to transport oneself to work, and to travel throughout Cincinnati during the work day

Application Information

Application: Apply with a cover letter and resume online via Paycom.
Deadline to Apply: Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis; June 1 deadline
Pay Range: $17-$20 per hour
Benefits: This is a year-round, full-time position with an attractive benefits package that includes:
4 Weeks of PTO (5 weeks after 2 years, 6 weeks after 10 years)
9 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision) including High Deductible Health Plan with employer paying 85-90% of health premiums
Employer Funded HSA ($1,000-$1,200 for individual or $2,000-$2,200 for Family) – for those enrolled in health benefits
Sabbatical Program: 5 weeks paid sabbatical after 5 years with $1,000 stipend at the start of sabbatical
Option for monthly cell phone reimbursement or company phone
Work computer