Development Associate (Work From Home)

Persona is the company top startups use to hire people from all around the world. Our vision is a future where each person can find the best role for them and companies can discover the world’s best talent. Founded by two Stanford University graduates, Persona works with the world’s fastest-growing technology startups. Our clients are funded by some of the world’s top investors, like Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz.

Persona is a talent agency that recruits, trains, and staffs talented remote professionals such as yourself. This is an opportunity to work closely with the future Googles, Facebooks, and Amazons of the world—building out their organizations and helping them reach the next level of success.

We support everyone we hire with training, mentoring, and technology resources so they are enabled to do their best and are as happy as possible in their roles. We have a large international team dedicated to supporting and taking care of new Persona team members, and our goal is to provide excellent long-term career opportunities for everyone who joins the team.

Who We Are:

The Persona team is made up of motivated, hard-working people spanning the globe, united by a culture of learning and continuous improvement. We are a team of passionate problem solvers who love to build new things and ensure client satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re partnering with a dynamic nonprofit consulting firm to find a Development Associate who is passionate about helping mission-driven organizations thrive. The ideal candidate is someone who combines strong administrative skills with a genuine interest in nonprofit fundraising and development. You’ll be supporting multiple client teams across various service areas, so we’re looking for someone who can juggle different responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their nonprofit career who wants to gain broad exposure to different organizations and fundraising strategies while working alongside experienced professionals in the field.

Responsibilities:

• Support multiple client teams in developing and executing strategic fundraising initiatives
• Conduct comprehensive prospect research and create detailed donor profiles
• Create compelling fundraising collateral, including donor presentations, solicitation materials, and campaign documents
• Coordinate and schedule meetings between clients and their key stakeholders, including potential sponsors, board members, and volunteers
• Assist in the production of strategic plans and final reports for client projects
• Manage administrative aspects of client engagements to ensure smooth project execution
• Help plan and coordinate fundraising and donor engagement events
• Maintain accurate records and handle data entry in donor management systems
• Track project timelines and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions for client strategies
• Support the preparation of fundraising analysis and progress reports
• Assist with other client service tasks as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or related disciplines
• 1-3 years of demonstrated experience in nonprofit or philanthropic organizations
• Knowledge of fundraising and donor relations strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success with project management and meeting deadlines
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with research and data analysis
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholder groups
• Fully fluent in English
• Ability to commit long-term and full-time
• Ability to work U.S. business hours (Pacific Time, Central Time, or Eastern Time)

Other Qualities We Look For:

• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with team members
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Self-starter mindset with ability to work both independently and on teams
• Professionalism

What We Offer:

• Best salaries in the industry
• Permanent ability to work from anywhere in the world
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Warm and friendly company culture
• Full benefits

Benefits at Persona:

• Health insurance subsidy
• Unlimited paid time off (paid sick and vacation leaves)
• Annual bonuses based on performance
• Monthly tech allowance
• Opportunity to be paid in your currency of choice
• Others depending on seniority