POSITION OVERVIEW
The Advancement Associate plays an important role in supporting Nevada Community Foundation's business development, donor relations, and marketing efforts. Reporting to the Advancement Manager, this role provides critical hands-on support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), and Advancement Manager in managing donor, prospect, and advisor relationship cultivation and brand building activities, helping ensure NCF continues to be seen as Southern Nevada's premier philanthropic partner.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized self-starter who takes accountability, manages multiple projects with strong attention to detail, and follows through on tasks with minimal oversight. Comfortable working behind the scenes to support the team, the ideal candidate will communicate effectively and professionally across all levels and will combine adaptability with a solutions-oriented mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development and Donor Relations
- Support the CEO, CAO, and Advancement Manager in scheduling and preparation for their meetings with donors, prospects, and advisors, and assist with related follow-up communication, deliverable and activity support, and reporting.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and data entry processes to support strategic business development and donor engagement efforts.
- Assist with implementing and maintaining donor engagement strategies to ensure a high-touch and relationship-centered donor experience for lifetime and legacy donors alike.
- Assist with implementing and maintaining an advisor engagement strategy to strengthen relationships and maintain NCF’s visibility as a trusted philanthropic partner.
- Coordinate the preparation and execution of fund agreements and related documentation.
- Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to support new fund setup and activation.
Marketing
- Provide hands-on support for marketing efforts, including in-house execution of tasks arising from our agency-led marketing strategy.
- In collaboration with leadership, craft LinkedIn posts and web blogs positioning NCF and executives as thought leaders in philanthropy.
- Participate in review process for all marketing materials, ensuring alignment with quality and brand standards.
General
- Maintain and update reports, dashboards, and tracking tools to inform stakeholder engagement strategies across all Advancement functions.
- Flexibility to take on additional projects as assigned.
Reporting Structure and Location:
This position reports to the Advancement Manager. It is a full-time, in-office role based at our Summerlin location in Las Vegas, NV.
Qualifications
- College degree or 2+ years of experience in business development or sales support, administrative or executive assistance, client services, or project management.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable self-starter with ability to take initiative and proactively flag issues and propose solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to see tasks and projects through to completion while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with ability to interact with colleagues, donors, and partners in a positive, respectful, and professional manner.
- Ability to work collaboratively and accept and apply constructive feedback and direction.
- Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications (Blackbaud platforms, Raisers Edge, or donor management systems preferred).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive data.
Benefits and Compensation
- Salary: $55,000 - $75,000
- Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Office
- 20 PTO Days
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) – 100% employer-paid for employee and spouses
- 401k with up to 5% employer match
- Annual $500 Wellness + $1,500 Education stipend
- Donation match up to $500 annually to a 501c3 of your choice
