Development Associate

Are you a mission-driven professional who thrives on engaging volunteers and supporters in the work of a nonprofit organization? Gemma Services seeks a full-time Development Associate who will be a key member of a multi-person team responsible for fundraising and communications for the organization. You will join a collaborative and high-energy department helping to power Gemma’s mission.

Gemma Services is a multi-program nonprofit organization that accompanies more than 3,000 youth and families each year through behavioral health, child welfare, prevention, and special education programs. With three locations across the Greater Philadelphia region, we work every day to ensure that every child and family knows they matter.

The successful applicant will: have strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, organizational abilities, and effective verbal and written communication abilities, proficiency with Microsoft Office and online technology platforms or ability and willingness to learn those. The Associate will have a basic knowledge of nonprofit operations and fundraising, or a willingness to learn, and be highly committed to advancing the mission and goals of the organization.

In this role, your focus will be assisting with:

• Planning and coordinating meaningful volunteer activities and special events
• Organizing fundraising drives and managing in-kind donation efforts
• Marketing and communications initiatives that inspire engagement and support
• Contributing to a team culture that is passionate, supportive, and impact-oriented

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree required; experience in the nonprofit sector preferred. One (1) to three (3) years' related experience preferred; internships and volunteer work will be considered.

Additionally, the Development Associate will have visual and auditory skills, ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift items weighing 30 lbs. or less; valid driver’s license and vehicle.

The position is hybrid; 4 days in-office in Plymouth Meeting, 1 day remote with ability to commute to other Gemma locations and for work-related events in Philadelphia-region. Ability to work evenings and weekends for fundraising and volunteer events as needed.

Benefits include: 3 health insurance plans, 2 dental plans, educational assistance, a retirement plan with a match, fully paid life, short and long-term disability, generous PTO, personal holidays, and self-care activities for our employees.

Join our collaborative team and help Gemma create a world where every person knows they matter.