Description

Are you passionate about data, detail, and driving impact?
Join a mission-driven nonprofit working to support patients, advance research, and accelerate hope for those affected by mesothelioma.

The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation seeks a Development Associate (Data & Events) to maintain high-quality donor data, support gift operations, and assist with fundraising events throughout the year. This role is ideal for someone who loves accuracy, systems, collaboration, and making philanthropy work behind the scenes.

What You’ll Do
Maintain donor records and ensure data accuracy in our DonorPerfect and GiveCloud databases
Process donations and pledges, issue receipts, donor acknowledgements, and support donor stewardship
Create reports, queries, and exports for campaigns, management, and board reporting
Support donor recognition, communications, and stewardship needs
Serve as the liaison between development, finance, and program teams on gift/donor data
Assist with event support—including third-party fundraisers and Mesothelioma Awareness Day

This position plays a critical role in strengthening our fundraising infrastructure and helping us reach and steward donors at all levels. 

Why Join Us?
You will be part of a committed, mission-focused nonprofit helping patients and families affected by mesothelioma. Your work ensures that donor investments are stewarded well and that fundraising efforts grow and strengthen over time.

If you consider applying, please include both a cover letter and current resume to the email address below. 

Requirements

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2–4 years of nonprofit or higher education experience, ideally in fundraising data systems
• Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, DonorPerfect, Salesforce NPSP, or similar platforms
• Strong Excel, Word, and data management skills; Constant Contact familiarity preferred
• Excellent organization, confidentiality, and customer service mindset
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate across teams