Associate Development Officer

Who We Are

Saga Education is the nonprofit leader in high-impact tutoring, with an ROI that is among the best nationwide. We leverage the power of human capital and technology to accelerate student outcomes and foster educational excellence for students. Rigorous research shows that high-impact tutoring raises grades and builds student confidence and a sense of belonging. Saga co-designs and collaborates to develop and implement high-quality tutoring models, offering learning technology and resources to enable effective tutoring. To find out more about Saga Education, visit saga.org.

We are proud to have helped tens of thousands of students over our first decade—now the goal is to partner with states and districts to support the millions of students who struggle with early literacy and 6th–12th-grade math. Find out how you can be a part of the meaningful change needed to accelerate educational excellence. Visit saga.org/change.

Saga Education | Change the Equation

What You’ll Do  

The Associate Development Officer will support the organization’s fundraising efforts by developing and managing a portfolio of institutional funders and some individual donors. This role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding these funders to ensure meaningful engagement and long-term support.

With a focus on fundraising, database management, and grant writing, the Associate Development Officer plays a key role in executing monthly and annual giving campaigns, coordinating donor stewardship activities, and identifying new funding opportunities. Additionally, the Associate Development Officer will research, draft, and submit smaller grant proposals in partnership with the Senior Director of Advancement, contributing to the organization's institutional fundraising efforts. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Fundraising & Donor Relations (60%)

• Manage and maintain donor records in Salesforce, ensuring accurate donor records and reporting.
• Coordinate donor stewardship activities, including acknowledgments, thank-you letters, and impact reports.
• Lead in planning and executing the annual Giving Tuesday campaign, appeals, and donor engagement initiatives.
• Manage, grow, and monitor the organization’s monthly giving program, with a focus on donor retention and acquisition.

Grant Writing & Reporting (30%)

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Draft, edit, and submit small to mid-size grant proposals and letters of inquiry (LOIs), ensuring alignment with funder priorities and organizational goals.
• Maintain an up-to-date grants calendar, tracking deadlines, submission requirements, and reporting deliverables.
• Collaborate with Program staff and other internal stakeholders to gather data and success stories for grant narratives.

Administrative & Development Operations (10%)

• Maintain organized files of all fundraising materials, proposals, and reports.
• Prepare fundraising reports and dashboards for leadership and board presentations.
• Support the Development Officer and Senior Director of Advancement with prospect research and donor cultivation materials.
• Assist in developing content for newsletters, donor communications, and social media related to fundraising.

What We’ll Use To Measure Success

• Mission Alignment - You acknowledge social injustice in education and have a desire to grow
• Communicates Effectively - You deliver clear, multi-mode communication to various audiences
• Action Oriented - You are a self-starter and take on new opportunities with a solutions-oriented approach
• Collaborates - You build partnerships and work collaboratively to meet shared objectives
• Instills Trust - You gain confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• You have 2 - 4+ years of progressive experience in fundraising and a firm understanding of nonprofit fundraising best practices
• You have experience in institutional giving, required or annual or monthly giving highly preferred
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience drafting donor communications or grant proposals
• Proficiency in donor databases/CRM systems (Salesforce)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines

What We’ll Provide

Saga Education offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, IVF coverage, paid parental leave, an optional FSA, and telehealth benefits. Saga provides a generous PTO package, which includes a paid Winter Wellness Break, an optional 401(k) with discretionary matching, and company-provided technology. All employees have access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program and Saga 360 Wellness Program.

Saga is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA, we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, contact recruitment@saga.org.

Thank you for applying to Saga Education.

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