Senior Associate, Development

About Think of Us Think of Us (TOU) is transforming the child welfare system into one where young people and families can heal, develop, and thrive. We drive purpose-driven work aligned with meaningful systems change, powered by data and the insights of lived experience. Our focus is on prevention, keeping families strong before crisis, and on building kinship-first systems so children grow up with people they know and trust. Through bold collaborations with leaders and innovators across the public and private sectors — from Presidential Administrations to local providers — we identify leverage points and co-create solutions that re-architect child welfare for the future. Here’s what this looks like: Built the Lived Experience Engine into the largest dataset of its kind (51,000+ voices), powering AI tools and shaping reforms Partnered with California to launch the Kinship Accelerator in 8 counties, backed by $150M and a budget increase from $317M → $896M Drove a national kin-first shift: 39 states (plus 5 tribes) adopting kinship standards, unlocking $3B for families Operate one of the largest direct resource networks, connecting 1,827 families to $28M+ in support Our team members share a commitment to driving systems change through creative problem-solving, obsessive curiosity, and a love of quickly driving innovative, measurable, and impactful results. Position Overview Department: Development Reports to: Director, Donor Engagement & Stewardship Direct Reports: N/A Location: Remote/Hybrid; USA Category: Full Time; Exempt Think of Us is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Development department, providing operational and administrative support for our fundraising and donor engagement efforts. After a successful onboarding period, this role will independently manage core development operations, ensuring seamless execution of donor and grant deliverables across the organization. This role will focus on owning and optimizing workflows across departments, coordinating information flow, and leading grant/reporting tasks. Key Responsibilities Operational & Administrative Support Lead cross-functional coordination with Think of Us’ program, finance, and Executive teams to ensure the timely execution of donor deliverables (e.g. proposals, grant reports, donor communications). Manage development team scheduling, deliverables calendar, and operational workflows. Own preparation of donor and prospect briefings, track action items, and ensure follow-through with minimal supervision. Data & Information Management Maintain and continuously improve systems for document management, donor communications, and grant deliverables. Oversee accuracy, integrity, and strategic use of donor and grant information in the CRM. Produce analysis, dashboards, and insights that inform donor engagement and fundraising strategy. Conduct routine data quality checks to ensure integrity across records and proactively resolve data issues. Compile and synthesize fundraising data into actionable insights for leadership updates and briefing documents. Prospect Research & Donor Support Manage background research on potential donors and funding opportunities. Lead preparation of donor profiles, meeting briefs, and follow-up materials. Oversee donor engagement activity and ensure consistent documentation across teams. Grant Administration & Reporting Support the lifecycle management of grants, including tracking deadlines, deliverables, and payment schedules. Ensure grant-related documentation is organized, up to date, and continuously optimized. Coordinate and manage inputs from multiple departments to meet reporting requirements and identify risks before deadlines are missed. About You We recognize that candidates may not meet every listed qualification. Research shows that individuals from underrepresented groups are more likely to opt out of applying if they don’t meet 100% of the criteria. If you believe you meet many of the criteria and can succeed in this ro…