Associate, Development

Department/Team: Development 

Salary: $49,000 - $59,000 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Expected Start Date: September 1, 2026 

Location: Newtown, Connecticut (Hybrid, 10% travel) 

About Sandy Hook Promise
Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence. As a national nonprofit organization, SHP’s mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. Creators of the lifesaving, evidence-informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP teaches the warning signs of someone who may be in crisis, socially isolated, or at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to get help. SHP also advances school safety, youth mental health, and responsible gun ownership at the state and federal levels through nonpartisan policy and partnerships.  

SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.    

Commitment to Belonging, Community, Engagement, and Respect  
SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflect the values of belonging, community, engagement and respect.  We actively seek to understand and respond to the diverse perspectives and lived experiences of individuals across socioeconomic backgrounds, rural and urban communities, and diversity of thought, in addition to traditional protected categories. We are committed to ensuring that every SHP employee feels heard, valued, and a true sense of belonging.  SHP encourages individuals who share our commitment to these core values and to our mission to apply.   

Location
We are a U.S. based organization and most of our staff work remotely. This hybrid role requires periodic onsite presence at our Newtown, Connecticut office, with a minimum of 8 in person hours per week.
To support timely collaboration and reduce travel burden, all team members must reside within a 25‑mile radius. We encourage thoughtful travel choices that balance cost, convenience, and sustainability.

About the Role
The Associate, Development plays an important role in supporting fundraising operations through database management (Salesforce), gift processing, reporting, and administrative support. This position helps maintain established systems and processes, supports Moves Management activities, and contributes to the effectiveness of the Development team. 

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure accuracy across a variety of responsibilities. This position reports to the Associate Vice President, Grants and works closely with the broader Development team. 

Job Responsibilities 

CRM & Development Operations 

• Support accurate gift processing, donor record management, and data entry within Salesforce. 
• Monitor donor data quality by identifying duplicate records, correcting data inconsistencies, and updating contact information. 
• Generate routine reports and donor lists to support fundraising, stewardship, events, and Development team activities. 
• Support frontline fundraisers by preparing meeting materials and documenting donor interactions in Salesforce. 
• Follow established Development operations procedures and maintain related records and documentation. 
• Conduct donor and prospect research using approved tools to support fundraising activities and data integrity. 

Moves Management & Data Integrity 

• Support fulfillment of the existing Moves Management system. 
• Support timely and accurate gift processing that align with Salesforce. dashboards and reports provided to the Development team   
• Maintain a grant calendar in Salesforce, ensuring that all application and report deadlines are entered and updated in a timely fashion 

Stewardship & Donor Communications 

• Support gift acknowledgment processes, including report preparation, mail merges, mailing coordination, and Salesforce documentation. 
• Assist with donor communications, including email campaigns, mailings, and audience segmentation. 
• Respond to routine donor inquiries and direct complex requests to appropriate team members. 
• Help manage shared Development team communications and coordinate with internal partners as needed. 

Events, Reporting & Cross-Functional Support 

• Provide CRM and administrative support for fundraising and cultivation events 
• Assist with reporting and materials for grants, major gifts, board meetings, and annual fundraising activities.   
• Support sponsorship, grant, and fundraising documentation needs.   
• Provide database support across fundraising streams, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, foundations, and events 
• Maintain a folder of up-to-date core documents for easy access (e.g. W-9, financial statements, Board lists, leadership bios, etc.) 
• A commitment to SHP’s mission and values. 
• Other duties identified as organizational needs. 

Desired Skills and Experience 

• Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience, preferably in a nonprofit, fundraising, development, administrative, or operations environment. 
• Experience providing administrative or operational support and coordinating multiple projects, tasks, or stakeholders. 
• Experience working with databases or CRM systems; Salesforce NPSP experience preferred. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 
• Experience with data entry, record management, reporting, and maintaining accurate information. 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures while exercising sound judgment within assigned responsibilities. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and external partners. 
• Experience with fundraising operations, gift processing, donor services, or development support preferred. 

Benefits and Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $x,000-$x,000.
SHP uses a structured internal rubric to guide salary placement and ensure equitable pay. Typically, new hires are placed at the start of the salary range to ensure equity with current employees, and as a practice, we do not negotiate salaries. 

• SHP offers a competitive benefits package, including:
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Flexible schedules
  • Paid holidays and 10 days sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health, dental, and vision
  • Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
  • 401k match
  • Professional development stipend
  • Wellness & mental health support
  • Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program.

Our organization operates within a distributed workforce, allowing for location flexibility across the country for most positions. We provide remote office support for all staff, which includes a laptop, home office reimbursement, monthly Wi-Fi reimbursement up to $40, and monthly cell phone reimbursement up to $50.  

Additional Instructions

• Interested SHP staff and volunteers are invited to apply by August 3, 2026, and should notify HR and Talent Acquisition upon submission. 
• Applications will close on. All are welcome to apply. 
• Please note: applicants must be based in the U.S. Thank you! 

Equal Opportunity Employment  
SHP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be an employer of choice: where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. SHP does not make employment related decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are focused on promoting multiculturalism and inclusion so that all SHP employees feel valued and respected. We believe deeply that a diverse workforce comprised of people of all beliefs, backgrounds, and life experiences who seek to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life will make SHP a stronger, more effective organization.