Development Associate (m/w/d)

Job Description

Utah Clean Energy is a nonprofit organization based in Salt Lake City, Utah that advocates for local climate solutions. Our multi-disciplinary team is leading and accelerating the clean energy transformation with vision and expertise. We are committed to creating a future that ensures healthy, thriving communities for all, powered and sustained by clean energy.

Utah Clean Energy is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to serve as our Development Associate. Reporting to the Development Director, this position has responsibility for meeting mutually agreed-upon Annual Fund and Clean Energy Business Coalition goals. The Development Associate prepares donor acknowledgment and stewardship materials, provides donor database management, and event support. The primary focus of this role is fundraising with some cross-functional support to the Communications Director. This position plays an important role on the Utah Clean Energy team in helping to ensure Utah Clean Energy has the financial resources needed to achieve our mission.

Responsibilities

Annual Fund: Donor Engagement, Cultivation and Stewardship

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward Annual Fund donors in coordination with the Development Director;
• Develop and implement strategies to increase Annual Fund gifts, including leadership giving programs, summer and end-of-year matching challenge campaigns, Live PC Give PC, and Up For Air;
• Execute day-to-day tasks related to the Annual Fund;
• Cultivate lasting relationships with Annual Fund donors by providing updates and reports on the impact of their support;
• Identify prospective Annual Fund donors who may be strong candidates for major gift cultivation for further strategy development with the Development Director;
• Meet Annual Fund goals as determined annually in conversation with the Development Director.

Clean Energy Business Coalition Membership Management

• Development and implementation of strategies for enrolling new members;
• Annual membership renewals;
• Manage onboarding of new members including across software platforms Network For Good, Asana, and on the Utah Clean Energy website;
• Ensure CEBC website accurately reflects current members;
• Ensure annual CEBC leave behind collateral is updated and accurate year to year;
• Meet annual CEBC membership revenue goals as determined in conversation with the Development Director.

Communications and Mailings

• Cross-functional support to Communications Director;
• Manage hardcopy appeals;
• Assist with Utah Clean Energy's annual impact report mailing;
• Assist with holiday gift delivery.

Data Management and Donor Acknowledgements

• Properly document all types of donations;
• Generate gift acknowledgement letters and ensure they are sent in a timely manner;
• Ensure thank you letter templates are updated annually;
• In coordination with the Development Director, record thank you videos and prepare other special acknowledgements to donors;
• Assist with all aspects of donor stewardship tasks such as holiday and recognition gifts;
• Exercise best practices in maintaining clean data, ensuring data entry is accurate and comprehensive, and identify opportunities to improve processes and procedures.

Events and Meetings

• Manage logistics for external events and meetings ensuring they are professionally planned, implemented, and concluded - tasks may include RSVPs, guest lists, name tags, securing catering/managing take-out orders, etc.

Development Projects Coordination and Support

• Provide general administrative support to the Development team;
• Grant management;
• Track progress on key metrics toward strategic goals.

Who Are You?

You are passionate. You are enthusiastic about creating a clean and equitable energy future for all. The passion for creating big change energizes you.

You are a people person. You have excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence.

You are able to prioritize for results. You are organized and able to handle competing priorities and deadlines effectively and respond well to high-priority or time sensitive projects.

You like the details but also see the big picture. You ensure data is accurate and enjoy successfully completing all the steps of a project as well, you understand how the project is important to achieving our goals.

You are driven and curious. You are self-motivated, ask good questions, see the gaps, and are eager to solve problems with the team and external partners.

You invest in people. You recognize you are part of a whole. You learn from others, enjoy collaborating, teach those around you, and truly care about the people you work with.

Minimum Qualifications

• One to four years of experience in public facing role including fundraising, communications, or event management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience working directly with donors and prospective donors to build lasting relationships and help them achieve their philanthropic goals
• Experience planning, organizing, and executing events
• Experience creating direct mail and/or email fundraising, sales, or marketing pieces
• Strong written communication skills
• Growth mindset
• Highly organized and self-directed with the ability to work independently
• Ability to respond flexibly and creatively within a dynamic environment
• Eager to take on a wide variety of tasks and help with all aspects of a small nonprofit organization
• Desire to be a part of an influential team of professionals who embrace high quality, impactful work, and a healthy work-life balance
• Excited to play a critical role in fundraising activities to advance Utah Clean Energy's mission

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• One to two years frontline fundraising experience
• Experience utilizing project management software (e.g. Asana)
• Experience utilizing donor management software (e.g. Network For Good)

The duties, qualifications, and preferences listed in this posting are intended to give applicants an understanding of the role we seek to fill and the types of skills, education, and experience that may have prepared someone to be successful in this role. We do not expect any candidate to be a perfect match or to perform all the duties with equal proficiency on day one.

Equity and social justice are critical components of Utah Clean Energy's mission, values, and strategic pathways. We welcome candidates from an array of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. Learn more about our commitment here: https://utahcleanenergy.org/energy-equity/

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Compensation is dependent on relevant and demonstrated experience.

Utah Clean Energy's benefits package includes company-paid health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan contributions, life and long-term disability insurance coverage, paid vacation leave, sick leave, holiday leave, parental leave, sabbatical program, and a hybrid work environment.

Utah Clean Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Every qualified person has an equal opportunity for hire, assignment, and advancement without regard for race, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability as defined by law, or any other class protected by law. Utah Clean Energy also prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, or disability, as defined by law, in our programs, activities, and services.

Application Process

Open until filled with an initial application deadline of June 12, 2026. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to our online application portal. In your resume and cover letter, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting and tell us how your background, perspective, and experience will help you to be successful in this role and will help Utah Clean Energy fulfill our mission and meet our goals.