Job Description
Position: Development Associate Reports to: Development Director Direct Reports: N/A Hours: Full time FLSA Status: Exempt Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 per year Location: Hillsboro 3rd & Oak CENTRO CULTURAL BACKGROUND Founded in 1972 by migrant farmworkers, Centro serves as a hub for Latino culture, economic empowerment, policy advocacy and civic engagement, supportive housing and stabilization, comprehensive food security services, community health and wellness, senior programming; and K-12 STEM education for youth. Our programs and services remove barriers to health, well-being, and economic mobility to achieve prosperity and self-determination. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Development Associate supports the advancement of Centro Cultural’s fundraising strategy through donor engagement, stewardship, campaign support, events, and development operations. This role contributes to building and sustaining strong relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners while supporting revenue growth and diversification efforts. Working closely with the Development Director, the Development Associate plays a key role in donor communications, fundraising initiatives, stewardship activities, and development systems that strengthen organizational sustainability and community investment. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Support implementation of fundraising strategies through donor engagement, stewardship, campaigns, events, and community partnerships. Coordinate donation processing, donor records, acknowledgments, reporting, and fundraising data systems to ensure accuracy, integrity, and effective tracking. Develop and implement donor communications, campaign materials, stewardship activities, and fundraising outreach to strengthen donor relationships and engagement. Assist with planning and execution of fundraising events, annual giving efforts, sponsorship activities, and other development initiatives. Monitor fundraising progress and support reporting, grant coordination, and collaboration across development, finance, communications, and program teams. Serve as a collaborative partner across development, communications, and program teams to support integrated fundraising and engagement efforts. On-site presence required 4 days per week at the discretion of the supervisor. Attend mandatory in-person meetings. Other duties as assigned. NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Support broader communications and outreach efforts as needed. Assist with content gathering for marketing, social media, and donor storytelling. Represent Centro Cultural at events and community engagements as appropriate. Provide administrative support to development leadership as needed. Contribute to special projects that strengthen fundraising systems and donor engagement. EQUITY At Centro Cultural, our foundation is equity and belonging. Our team is deeply connected to and invested in our community throughout Oregon. This is our familia, and we work to meet people where they are and feel a responsibility to ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We live by the motto that: la comunidad es nuestra fuerza, the community is our strength. PREFERRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS Centro Cultural recognizes and values lived experience as demonstration of professional competencies and skills. We review applications using a comprehensive approach, identifying candidate strengths. The ideal candidate has the following skills and experiences or their equivalent, demonstrating ability to perform position responsibilities: A passionate commitment to the goals and mission of Centro Cultural. Strong understanding of the community and the ability to engage diverse populations with cultural responsiveness. Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, nonprofit management, or related field preferred (or equivalent lived/professional experience). Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across teams. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience facilitating training or group presentations. Ability to use computer programs including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CRM databases. Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with supervisors and team members. Bilingual English-Spanish preferred. Requirements <