Title: Development Associate
Reports to: Development Director
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Location: Anchorage, AK 
Compensation: $25.80-$28.00 per hour

Position Overview:

The Development Associate is an integral member of our fundraising team and plays a key role in deepening donor engagement, executing multi-channel fundraising campaigns, and supporting major fundraising initiatives that sustain our mission.

This position is ideal for a resourceful, detail-oriented, and strategic team-player who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys connecting with supporters, and can manage multiple priorities with professionalism and creativity.

The Development Associate will work closely with the Fundraising Coordinator, Development Director, Co-Executive Directors and Communications staff to strengthen donor cultivation, stewardship, and retention, helping to grow a robust and values-aligned base of individual and institutional supporters.

Organizational Overview:

The Alaska Center engages, empowers, and elects Alaskans to stand up for clean air and water, healthy communities, and a strong democracy. We are working to transition our state from an extractive economy to an equitable, just, and clean energy economy in which all Alaskans can thrive. We advocate for the protection of salmon habitat, clean energy solutions in the face of rapid climate change, and amplifying Alaskans’ voices in the public process. Our sister organization The Alaska Center Education Fund provides education and leadership development for children, youth and adults, and promotes civic engagement.

Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Fundraising Strategy & Implementation

• Collaborate with the Development team to execute The Alaska Center and The Alaska Center Education Fund’s annual fundraising plan.
• Develop and implement grassroots fundraising campaigns across multiple channels, including direct mail, email, digital outreach, and peer-to-peer engagement, with approval from the Development Director, to grow our donor base
• Oversee and grow the Sustaining Donor (monthly giving) program, ensuring strong retention and personalized donor stewardship.
• Draft and edit fundraising appeals, newsletters, donor updates, social media, and event collateral.
• Play a lead role in the planning and implementation of our annual Auction and Celebration, managing silent auction systems, procurement, and assisting with overall event logistics.
• Support grant-related tasks, including tracking deliverables, compiling reports, and drafting/reviewing proposal content when needed.

Donor Data & Relationship Management

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive donor records in EveryAction and other CRM tools.
• Track donor interactions, donation histories, and stewardship activities to support portfolio management.
• Produce reports to inform fundraising strategies and measure progress.
• Create and manage online giving through EveryAction ensuring that donors trust the process, giving feels easy, with clear confirmation of completed gifts.

Gift Processing & Stewardship

• Process and record contributions across multiple platforms and entities (C3 and C4).
• Produce timely and personalized thank-you letters and acknowledgments, with seasonal or campaign-specific updates.
• Support major donor stewardship by preparing personalized packets, donor updates, and event follow-up communications.
   

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 2 years of professional experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, communications, or related fields.
• Proven ability to manage and execute multiple fundraising projects and campaigns.
  Strong written communication and storytelling skills, with an ability to convey mission-driven impact.
• Experience using CRM databases (EveryAction preferred) for donor tracking, segmentation, and reporting.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and follow-through.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys cross-departmental coordination and relationship-building.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion in philanthropy and community engagement.
   

Preferred skills:

• Experience with EveryAction/VAN
• Experience with event management software (Auctria, or similar).
• Familiarity with C3/C4 fundraising compliance or political/nonprofit hybrid structures.
• Comfort using Slack and Google Suite 
• Creative mindset with the ability to craft compelling fundraising communications.
• Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply! Please feel free to reach out to Alison Lum, Development Director if you have any questions or would like to discuss the position further.
   

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Anchorage, Alaska. During the first three months of employment, in-person work in the office is required to support onboarding, training, and relationship-building. After the initial three-month period, the position transitions to a hybrid schedule, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, with the remaining time worked remotely. Position and Salary are dependent on experience, with a generous and competitive benefits package. Alaska Center staff have access to professional development opportunities, including training and support. The Alaska Center provides a supportive work environment with excellent benefits and incentives. The Alaska Center is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law. We are committed to supporting, centering, and working with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, Working-Class and Low-Income people, Women, LGBTQIA2+ people, and Disabled people in addressing the many crises that impact us. We strongly encourage people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities to apply.
 

To Apply:
Please complete the form at https://alaskacenter.bamboohr.com/careers/48  including submitting all requested materials. In your cover letter, be sure to address how your qualifications match the job description and why you want to work for our organization in your cover letter.