Development Programs Associate – Community Fundraising

Cleveland Clinic

Development Programs Associate supporting fundraising initiatives and collaborating with Community Fundraising team at Cleveland Clinic. Focused on donor communications and engagement while working remotely.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop expertise to lead a focused development program.
Create, develop and execute donor communications and engagement plans, projects or programs.
Coordinate donor interests with the priorities of the organization.
Assist in fundraising initiatives, programs and events in alignment with the Philanthropy Institute's goals.
Proactively innovate within area of responsibility and approach work with a continuous improvement mindset.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide various support activities for the fundraising team, including writing, gathering research and compiling other information that may aid in the fundraising process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
One year of experience in Development Communications, Sales, Marketing or another related field, with an emphasis on building relationships
Strong interpersonal, organization/project management and oral/written communication skills
Excellent organization/project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple, simultaneous priorities
Experience keeping project teams on task
Familiar with the measures of communication and engagement success and the use of related data to drive strategies
Versatile, accurate, adaptable writing skills with proofing/editing experience
Team contributor – thrives when working in partnership with others
Extreme attention to detail, including an appreciation for data integrity
High degree of professionalism, independence, maturity, confidence and tact

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Bonuses
Stock options
Equipment allowances
Wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Development CommunicationsSalesMarketingFundraisingProject ManagementWritingResearchData AnalysisProofreadingEditing

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganization SkillsProject Management SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationAttention to DetailAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationProfessionalismConfidence

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree