Development Associate

Nashville, TN

Position Description / Responsibilities

At Goodwill, every data point tells a story — of hope, opportunity, and lives changed through the power of work.

We’re looking for a Development Associate who’s passionate about turning data into impact. In this role, you’ll keep our donor records accurate and insightful, track giving trends, and help transform numbers into meaningful connections that advance our mission.

If you love organization, precision, and using data to make a difference — while being part of a team that lives our values of Teamwork, Respect, Uprightness, and Empowerment — we’d love to have you on board.

Position Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Experience

  • 1-3 years of experience in fundraising, event coordination, or nonprofit administration.
  • Experience working with donor databases/CRM systems (Virtuous preferred).
  • Experience with donor stewardship, such as writing thank-you letters, generating mail merges, crafting and sending emails.
  • Experience with gift processing, acknowledgment workflows, or tax receipt procedures.
  • Intermediate user with Microsoft Suite.
  • Experience generating data reports, segmenting donor lists, or supporting fundraising analytics is a big plus.

 

Knowledge / Skills

  • Strong attention to detail (critical for managing data and donor records).
  • Solid written communication skills (for donor correspondence and acknowledgments).
  • Comfort with spreadsheets and working with data sets.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential donor information with discretion.
  • Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.

Application Instructions

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