Development Associate

Title: Development Associate

Reports To: Development Director

Organization: Rescuing Leftover Cuisine

Hybrid

About RLC

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC) is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to redistributing excess food from businesses to nonprofits serving people experiencing food insecurity. We work alongside our dedicated network of food rescuers and partner with organizations of all sizes and sectors to repurpose surplus ranging from as little as 5 pounds to as much as 500+ pallets. We aim to reduce food waste, promote sustainability, and enhance food security. Since RLC was founded in 2013, we’ve rescued over 17 million pounds of food, prevented 37M+ pounds of emissions, and provided 13M+ meals to communities in need.

The Position

The Development Associate will be key in advancing Rescuing Leftover Cuisine's (RLC) mission by supporting fundraising initiatives, donor engagement, and grant processes. This position requires a detail-oriented, proactive individual passionate about nonprofit development and ready to contribute to achieving RLC’s ambitious goals.

Responsibilities

Donor Research and Pipeline Management (75% of time)

Research at least 200 potential individual donors weekly to identify alignment with RLC's mission.

Conduct outreach and set up three weekly meetings with the Development Director for potential individual donors.

Update the donor pipeline with notes, next steps, and relevant information.

Participate in weekly meetings to discuss donor progress and strategize engagement approaches.

Event and Platform Management (12.5%)

Assist the Development Director in planning and executing fundraising events, including the annual gala.

Research post-event engagement strategies to maximize donor retention and after-event contributions.

Oversee external giving platforms such as Givergy, GlobalGiving, and GivingTuesday to ensure timely communication and receipt of funds.

Support (12.5%)

Manage the Acknowledgment Tracker to ensure timely and personalized communication with donors, including handwritten cards.

Assign acknowledgment tasks to leadership as appropriate and monitor completion.

Support the Development Director in preparing additional reports such as donor retention and marketing performance.

Ensure accurate and updated donor data, including contact information and acknowledgment records.

Oversee the design and delivery of visually compelling proposals, reports, and donor materials.

Utilize data-driven design to enhance donor experiences and fundraising performance.

Ensure all materials reflect professional, on-brand, and user-centered design principles.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, or a related field.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus.

Passion for food rescue and hunger alleviation preferred.

Total Compensation

Salary range for this position is $55,000-60,000

Flexible Paid Time Off