Mount Tamalpais College
Mount Tamalpais College provided pay range
This range is provided by Mount Tamalpais College. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr
The Development Associate plays a key role on MTC’s Advancement team, providing critical support and coordination across fundraising, stewardship, and donor engagement activities. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Associate manages donor data and reporting systems, coordinates acknowledgments and site visits, and contributes to communications and events that strengthen MTC’s relationships with supporters. The Associate will also take initiative on select projects and support the development of new systems and processes that enhance team efficiency and donor stewardship.
This position provides the administrative and operational foundation for the Advancement team, ensuring our work is organized, accurate, and moving forward. It’s well-suited for someone who enjoys detail-oriented, task-focused responsibilities and is motivated by contributing to a mission-driven organization making a profound impact in higher education and criminal justice reform.
This position is based in MTC’s San Rafael office and requires in-person work a minimum of two days per week.
Responsibilities Database and Records Management (Salesforce)
Manage and improve donor and prospect records, including data entry, updates, and clean‑up
Log emails and interactions to support relationship tracking and future action planning
Enter notes from donor meetings, site visits, lectures, and events
Generate queries, lists, and reports for mailings, communications, and analytics
Collaborate with Advancement staff to ensure consistency and data integrity
Support contract grant writers by maintaining accurate files and shared folders
Gift Entry and Acknowledgements
Process all incoming gifts and pledges in coordination with Finance and Operations
Generate and mail acknowledgment letters and hand‑written thank‑you notes
Reconcile gift records between Salesforce and GoFundMe Pro (formerly Classy), ensuring accuracy and timely entry
Support regular reconciliation and check processing with Finance
Donor Visits and Events
Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and hospitality for donor meetings, site visits, and stewardship events
Prepare materials and background information for donor meetings, including research and relevant notes
Collect and track site visit paperwork and clearance forms; troubleshoot issues as needed
Support Advancement events such as lectures, salons, and other donor or community gatherings
Track and manage donor engagement activities in Asana to ensure follow‑up actions and deadlines are met
Administrative and Communications Support
Maintain and update team projects and tasks in Asana, ensuring deadlines, owners, and next steps are clear and current
Manage inquiries to the Development email account and route messages appropriately
Maintain an organized system for Advancement folders, collateral, and shared materials
Prepare and assemble donor materials and assist with presentations and reports
Support Advancement communications in partnership with the Communications team
Develop familiarity with donor portfolios and proactively flag stewardship opportunities or data trends to Advancement leadership
Maintain and monitor backlogs, timelines, and shared calendars to ensure follow‑through on Advancement priorities
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Who You Are
A proactive, solutions‑oriented team member who anticipates needs and takes initiative.
Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with excellent follow‑through
A strong communicator who values accuracy, professionalism, and teamwork
Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
Comfortable working with data and technology; experience with Salesforce or similar CRM preferred
A collaborator who enjoys supporting others and contributing to a collegial, mission‑driven environment
Deeply committed to equity and to the mission of expanding access to higher education for incarcerated people
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
At least 3-4 years of professional experience in development, advancement, or nonprofit support or program coordination roles is helpful
Experience managing donor data and systems (Salesforce or similar CRM strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
Compensation and Benefits Mount Tamalpais College offers competitive compensation, flexible work policies, and a collaborative work environment. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance (fully covered for employees), vacation, sick, and holiday pay, as well as end‑of‑year time off and opportunities for professional development.
Statement of non‑discrimination Mount Tamalpais College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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This range is provided by Mount Tamalpais College. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr
The Development Associate plays a key role on MTC’s Advancement team, providing critical support and coordination across fundraising, stewardship, and donor engagement activities. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Associate manages donor data and reporting systems, coordinates acknowledgments and site visits, and contributes to communications and events that strengthen MTC’s relationships with supporters. The Associate will also take initiative on select projects and support the development of new systems and processes that enhance team efficiency and donor stewardship.
This position provides the administrative and operational foundation for the Advancement team, ensuring our work is organized, accurate, and moving forward. It’s well-suited for someone who enjoys detail-oriented, task-focused responsibilities and is motivated by contributing to a mission-driven organization making a profound impact in higher education and criminal justice reform.
This position is based in MTC’s San Rafael office and requires in-person work a minimum of two days per week.
Responsibilities Database and Records Management (Salesforce)
Manage and improve donor and prospect records, including data entry, updates, and clean‑up
Log emails and interactions to support relationship tracking and future action planning
Enter notes from donor meetings, site visits, lectures, and events
Generate queries, lists, and reports for mailings, communications, and analytics
Collaborate with Advancement staff to ensure consistency and data integrity
Support contract grant writers by maintaining accurate files and shared folders
Gift Entry and Acknowledgements
Process all incoming gifts and pledges in coordination with Finance and Operations
Generate and mail acknowledgment letters and hand‑written thank‑you notes
Reconcile gift records between Salesforce and GoFundMe Pro (formerly Classy), ensuring accuracy and timely entry
Support regular reconciliation and check processing with Finance
Donor Visits and Events
Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and hospitality for donor meetings, site visits, and stewardship events
Prepare materials and background information for donor meetings, including research and relevant notes
Collect and track site visit paperwork and clearance forms; troubleshoot issues as needed
Support Advancement events such as lectures, salons, and other donor or community gatherings
Track and manage donor engagement activities in Asana to ensure follow‑up actions and deadlines are met
Administrative and Communications Support
Maintain and update team projects and tasks in Asana, ensuring deadlines, owners, and next steps are clear and current
Manage inquiries to the Development email account and route messages appropriately
Maintain an organized system for Advancement folders, collateral, and shared materials
Prepare and assemble donor materials and assist with presentations and reports
Support Advancement communications in partnership with the Communications team
Develop familiarity with donor portfolios and proactively flag stewardship opportunities or data trends to Advancement leadership
Maintain and monitor backlogs, timelines, and shared calendars to ensure follow‑through on Advancement priorities
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Who You Are
A proactive, solutions‑oriented team member who anticipates needs and takes initiative.
Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with excellent follow‑through
A strong communicator who values accuracy, professionalism, and teamwork
Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
Comfortable working with data and technology; experience with Salesforce or similar CRM preferred
A collaborator who enjoys supporting others and contributing to a collegial, mission‑driven environment
Deeply committed to equity and to the mission of expanding access to higher education for incarcerated people
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
At least 3-4 years of professional experience in development, advancement, or nonprofit support or program coordination roles is helpful
Experience managing donor data and systems (Salesforce or similar CRM strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
Compensation and Benefits Mount Tamalpais College offers competitive compensation, flexible work policies, and a collaborative work environment. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance (fully covered for employees), vacation, sick, and holiday pay, as well as end‑of‑year time off and opportunities for professional development.
Statement of non‑discrimination Mount Tamalpais College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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