Futures and Options expands opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds and historically underrepresented communities, collaborating with employers to empower students to gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in future careers.

Our programs include:The Internship Program, which provides paid, mentored internships and career development workshops to students, ages 16 to 19 years old;Career Essentials, our hands-on career-readiness and career exploration program that provides opportunities for students to practice and improve their interpersonal, communication, and other relevant work- related skills;The Externship Experience, a career exploration and skill-building program focused on growing industries; theCollege Guidance Initiative, which helps students navigate the college application and selection process; andAlumni Engagement Programming, which provides continued work-readiness, mentoring, career exploration, and networking opportunities to alumni as they navigate their way through school and plan for future careers.

Position Summary:

Futures and Options seeks a highly capable, dedicated, and organizedDevelopment Associateto support our Development Team in the areas of fundraising and communications. This is a part-time position for an average of 25 hours/week.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising Administration and Support

• Maintain fundraising platform site (Funraise) and related pages, including creating campaigns, giving forms and generating transaction reports;
• Process donor contributions, event sponsorships, grant payments and related acknowledgements;
• Input relevant data into Funraise and Salesforce to ensure seamless integration of platforms and accurate donor data management; and
• Develop database reports and dashboards to support development needs and donor analytics.

Fundraising and Special Events

• Assist with the creation of event collateral, including invitations, programs, journals, signage, and other print and digital materials;
• Manage registration process and guest lists for fundraising and special events;
• Coordinate the solicitation and use of silent auction and raffle items; and
• Assist with on-site event management, including set-up and breakdown(attendance at all development special events is required).

Other Responsibilities

• Support communications and marketing efforts by drafting content for social media content, e-blasts, and other communicat…