Development Associate

Acadia Center is seeking a Development Associate to manage a pipeline of institutional and major gifts accounts.  As part of the development team, you will play an integral role in advancing Acadia Center’s institutional portfolio. The person in this role will support the Director, Foundation and Major Gifts in the management of existing grants, identification of new opportunities through research, proposal writing, reporting, and development of supporting materials to achieve fundraising goals and grant deliverables. This position will also work closely with teams across the organization, including programs, finance and communications to support grant implementation and donor stewardship. Acadia Center offers a creative, respectful, supportive work environment and seeks to build strong, diverse partnerships and networks.

Responsibilities

The position will have four primary areas of responsibility: (1) researching prospective foundations;(2) coordinating internal grants management; and (3) editing, drafting, and preparing foundation proposals and reports, (4) preparing meeting briefs and other collateral materials to support the leadership with donor prospecting.

• Manages the reporting process for current grants, including tracking deadlines, writing narrative reports, and working with programs team on prepare narrative reports for donors.
• Writes and edits proposals for new and renewed funding from institutional donors including philanthropic foundations, corporate foundations, family foundations and DAFs.
• Conducts research on prospective funders and grant opportunities.
• Collaborates with internal teams to effectively gather information necessary for the development and submission of funding proposals, concept notes and grant applications.
• Prepares necessary collateral materials and meeting briefs to support fundraising initiatives.
• Maintains grant calendar and ensures that the team is meeting the donor deadlines.
• Participates in donor meetings along with the leadership team.

• Strong enthusiasm for Acadia Center’s mission and approach to advancing equitable climate solutions
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience with donor research and materials preparation
• Excellent organizational, grants management, and internal coordination skills
• Effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines; sets priorities and schedules
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Microsoft Office suite is a must
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication; knowledge and appreciation for grammar
• Collaborative, strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively
• Bachelor’s degree required, additional experience a plus

Acadia Center compensation is competitive with non-profit peer groups. Compensation levels are expected to range from $65,000 to $75,000, depending on the candidate’s experience and familiarity with tasks needed. This is a full time or contractual (1099 required) position. Benefits include health care, dental, retirement, disability, and vacation. Acadia Center remains largely on a remote work schedule with in-office meetings as needed.

Position Location: NYC preferred, but open to Acadia Center locations in Boston, Maine, Providence or Hartford, CT.  Reports to: Director, Foundation and Major Gifts.

Diversity and Climate Justice Commitment

Acadia Center is committed to a diverse work environment that advances goals to remedy racial, environmental, and climate justice issues. We value a workplace of mutual respect, the ability to learn from one another, and a team culture of inclusion, shared responsibilities, and decision-making. Acadia Center is devoted to the values and ethics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. People from diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization

Acadia Center is an award-winning non-profit research and advocacy organization working to advance a low-carbon, clean energy economy in the northeastern United States that benefits all. Acadia Center uses a team approach that combines skills in economics, energy, climate, law, health, consumer, and quantitative research into useful information for policymakers, the media, and the public. Building strong, effective relationships in coalitions, partnerships, and engagement with diverse stakeholders is a core hallmark of our approach. Acadia Center staff of lawyers, policy experts, researchers, and communicators are based in Maine; Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; and New York, NY. For more information, please visit https://acadiacenter.org.

Acadia Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Acadia Center seeks to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital or civil union status, military service, citizenship, or any other characteristics and traits protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.