Nonprofit
Development and Operations Associate
Details
Description
Supervisor: Executive Director
Type: Full-time / Exempt
Location: Philadelphia, PA (in-person, with 1–2 days remote flexibility)
Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 per year, plus benefits package
Application Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026
Role Summary
The Development and Operations Associate is a vital, multi-faceted role split evenly between fundraising support and organizational logistics. You will help drive our development strategies while managing the day-to-day administrative, financial, and operational systems that keep TTF running smoothly.
Core Responsibilities
Development & Fundraising (50%)
- Grant Management: Research prospects, track pipelines, monitor deadlines, and assist with proposal writing, editing, and reporting
- Gift Processing: Record individual, corporate, and foundation donations, process transactions, and issue timely donor tax-receipt letters
- Database Upkeep: Maintain our donor and grants database to ensure record accuracy
- Campaign Support: Manage administrative logistics for direct mail and digital fundraising appeals
Operations & Administration (50%)
- Financial Administration: Process accounts payable/receivable and staff payment and reimbursement requests, handle bank deposits, and assist with payroll and annual audit prep
- Office Logistics: Manage office upkeep, order supplies, handle mail, respond to inquiries, maintain equipment, and renew subscriptions and contracts
- Team Operations: Coordinate internal meetings and events and update office calendar
- Compliance: Track and fulfill mandatory reporting for government agencies, foundations, and insurance
- Human Resources: Assist with recruitment, new-hire onboarding, offboarding, and benefits administration
Skills and Qualifications
- Strongly prefer 3 - 5 years' experience in development, operations, or related role
- Strong technical aptitude for administrative, fundraising, and financial tools (e.g., Google Workspace, GiftWorks, Paypal, Ramp, Quickbooks)
- Highly organized self-starter able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Attention to detail and a passion for accuracy
- High discretion with confidential donor, financial, and HR data
- Natural curiosity and enthusiasm for mastering new systems and tools
- Appreciation for environmental stewardship and community organizing
- Comfort with growing, fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) retirement
- Paid holidays and vacation and sick days
Location
Associated Location
How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter to admin@ttfwatershed.org with the subject line “Job Application - Development and Operations Associate.”
