Development Operations Associate (Part-time, Temporary)

About Student Achievement Partners (SAP)

At Student Achievement Partners (SAP), we design and share evidence-based literacy and mathematics guidance and resources that center students, particularly those who are marginalized. We share these resources freely with educators across the country through our website www.learnwithSAP.org Our goal is to influence all levels of the system to ensure that:

• states, districts, and school leaders design coherent instructional systems and policies;
• teachers apply a vision of rigorous, equitable teaching and learning; and
• students experience improved understanding of grade-level content and joyful, relevant learning.

We work in partnership with other passionate change-makers to design tools and resources, professional learning, and other supports, grounded in research and the realities of the classroom.

SAP’s internal structure is designed to support employees to thrive in a collaborative, remote environment that centers equitable design practices. All staff work together to support each member of the team and elevate their talents, skills, and lived experiences. We do this so that each of our skill sets, voices, and personal and professional journeys contribute to the work of ensuring students experience improved understanding of grade-level content and joyful, relevant learning.

We use team collaboration software such as Zoom Video Conference, Microsoft Teams, Dropbox, Asana, and Google Docs to facilitate communication and collaboration while working remotely. We value and provide growth opportunities to individuals who are eager and self-motivated in learning about equitable literacy and mathematics instruction and education. We value and provide growth opportunities to individuals who demonstrate a commitment to learning about equitable literacy and mathematics instruction, and its impact on the broader education ecosystem.

Position Summary

SAP is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Development Operations Associate to join our growing development team. Reporting to the Director of Development, this role will provide critical administrative, research, and coordination support across all aspects of SAP’s fundraising operations. The Development Operations Associate will play an integral role in maintaining and strengthening SAP’s fundraising infrastructure, ensuring that day-to-day operations run smoothly and funders are engaged through timely, thoughtful communication and stewardship. This is a temporary role expected to last approximately 12 months with the potential to transition into a permanent position based on organizational needs and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal and Project Coordination

• Support the development team in coordinating timelines and organizing materials for proposals and reports.
• Help format and proofread grant submissions and donor-facing materials for clarity and consistency.
• Track submission deadlines and ensure all documents and attachments are properly prepared and filed.

Data Entry and Pipeline Tracking

• Enter and update records in CRM and internal dashboards to track donor activity, proposal progress, and stewardship milestones.
• Help maintain development calendars, tracking deliverables and important deadlines.
• Run simple reports to support planning and internal check-ins.

Funder and Prospect Research

• Conduct internet-based research to identify new funder prospects and update existing funder profiles with current information.
• Compile background information on foundations or key contacts to support team preparation for meetings and outreach.
• Help maintain and organize a library of research findings, reference materials, and internal files.

Fundraising Communications and Admin Support

• Assist in preparing thank-you letters, email drafts, and periodic updates for funders.
• Support the formatting and visual preparation of donor decks and briefings using templates.
• Help manage the team’s shared folders, templates, and development resource library.

Internal Meeting and Calendar Support

• Schedule internal and external meetings, send calendar invites, and help prepare agendas or briefing docs when needed.
• Take notes during team meetings or funder check-ins and help track action items and next steps.
• Coordinate with team members across SAP to gather content or updates needed for donor communications.

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a detail-oriented, collaborative role and is motivated by mission-driven work. You’re likely someone who enjoys keeping projects and people organized, takes initiative to solve problems, and communicates clearly, both in writing and in conversations. You don’t need to have done this exact job before, but you’ll be comfortable working across teams, managing multiple tasks, and supporting fundraising operations efforts with precision and care.

We recognize that not every candidate will have every qualification listed in the job description—and that’s okay. If you bring most of what we’ve outlined below and you’re excited by the role and our mission, we encourage you to apply.

Critical Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in an administrative, nonprofit, development, or related professional setting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfort working with spreadsheets, documents, and online tools like Google Workspace
• Ability to manage time, follow through on tasks, and seek support when needed
• A commitment to SAP’s mission and an interest in learning more about education equity and nonprofit fundraising

Additional Qualifications:

• Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), Asana, or other task management software
• Experience conducting online research or supporting fundraising communications
• Comfort working with templates and simple formatting in Google Slides or Canva
• A collaborative, proactive mindset with curiosity and eagerness to grow

Compensation and Benefits

Student Achievement Partners offers a competitive salary commensurate with experiences. The salary range for this position is $50,000-$65,000 (based on 30 hour/wk). Additionally, Student Achievement Partners is a remote organization that provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes unlimited vacation time, unlimited sick days, professional development funds, medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, and an employer-sponsored 401k retirement plan.