Position Summary
The Development Associate plays a critical role in advancing Achilles International’s fundraising strategy by supporting annual giving efforts and shaping compelling development communications.
This position is responsible for managing foundation grants, supporting corporate partner relationships, and creating donor-facing materials including emails, proposals, solicitation letters, and funding reports.
Key Responsibilities
Annual Giving & Chapter Fundraising Support
- Enhance and expand Achilles International’s annual giving program, including strategy, segmentation, and campaign execution
- Develop fundraising materials, toolkits, and resources for regional chapter leads, provide guidance, communications support, messaging templates, and best practices to strengthen local fundraising efforts.
- Support peer-to-peer and grassroots fundraising initiatives across the chapter network
Institutional Giving (Foundations & Corporate Partnerships)
- Research, identify, and cultivate foundation and corporate funding opportunities aligned with Achilles’ mission
- Manage the full grant lifecycle, including proposal development, submission, and reporting
- Track deadlines, deliverables, and stewardship activities to ensure timely and accurate grant application and report submissions
- Support relationship management with corporate partners, including drafting communications, impact updates, and sponsorship materials
Development Communications
- Lead the creation of donor communications across channels, including email campaigns, annual appeals, newsletters, stewardship reports, and acknowledgment letters
- Develop clear, consistent, and engaging messaging that reflects Achilles’ voice and brand
- Work closely with the Development and Communications teams to support fundraising campaigns and initiatives
- Develop and oversee an annual cross-departmental calendar for development, programming, and communications activities
- Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of donor communications and recommend improvements
- Ensure consistency and accuracy in all external communications
Qualifications
- Three (3) plus years of experience in nonprofit development, annual giving, grant writing, or fundraising communications
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Raisers’ Edge), visual design platforms (e.g., Canva and Adobe), marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact) a plus
- Passion for the mission of Achilles International and commitment to inclusion
Key Competencies
- Strategic communication and messaging
- Relationship management
- Project management and organization
- Analytical thinking and adaptability
Compensation & Benefits
- Anticipated salary range: $70,000 – $80,000
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off
- This role is based in our New York City office with four days onsite
- Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization with global impact
How to Apply
This role is based in New York City with a schedule of four days per week onsite. Please submit your resume and cover letter to: careers@achillesinternational.org.