The Development Team at Lund seeks an enthusiastic storyteller to join the team to support the mission of our agency by securing vital funding and forging meaningful connections. The Development Associate manages the full lifecycle of our grant work—from researching and writing compelling proposals to submitting timely reports and stewarding lasting relationships with public and private funders. They'll work closely with program staff to tell the story of Lund's impact, ensure alignment with funder priorities, and keep a pulse on emerging funding opportunities. 

This role isn’t just about paperwork—it’s about people. The Development Associate serves as a frontline ambassador, expressing gratitude to our supporters, inviting them deeper into our mission, and connecting them with community events and sponsorship opportunities that expand our impact.  

Other responsibilities include, but not limited to:  

• Prepare and submit grant reports in compliance with guidelines, including collecting data, gathering financial and expenses-related documentation, and providing updates on project progress, outcomes, and financial accountability 
• Support the cultivation and securing of event sponsors, helping to align community partners with Lund’s mission 
• Coordinate opportunities that connect the public to Lund’s work, such as community tabling events and other mission-centered outreach 
• Contribute to the planning and potential management of development-led events, ensuring they reflect Lund’s values and engage supporters meaningfully 

This is a full-time, 40 hours a week, and on-site position at our South Burlington, Vermont location. The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000.  

Research shows that individuals from marginalized groups—such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, people with disabilities, and those from working-class backgrounds—often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they can see themselves meeting and performing every responsibility and requirement. However, many skills can be learned on the job. If you can see yourself adding value to the role, our clients, staff, and guests and meeting most of the responsibilities and qualifications, we encourage you to apply! 

What You Will Bring: 

• Proven success in grant writing and management, securing funding from public (federal, state, local) and private sources. 
• Skilled in navigating complex grant application and reporting processes with a deep understanding of nonprofit funding landscapes. 
• Strong research abilities, including the use of AI tools to identify grant opportunities, analyze funding trends, and support data-driven decision-making. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at crafting compelling proposals and clearly conveying Lund’s mission and impact to varied audiences. 
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills with grantors, partners, and cross-departmental teams to align goals and share outcomes.  

The successful completion of a background check is a condition of employment. 

Why Join Our Team at Lund 

For over 136 years, Lund has been harnessing hope and providing opportunities to help strengthen families and ensure a safe, secure and loving environment for all Vermont children.  As a multi-service nonprofit organization, Lund serves more than 6,000 individuals each year.  Lund’s mission is to help children thrive by empowering families to break cycles of poverty, addiction and abuse. Lund offers hope and opportunity to families through education, treatment, family support and adoption.  

At Lund, we celebrate our clients' and staff's unique strengths and talents, fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration thrives. Our work is rooted in a strengths-based approach, focusing on family-centered services, including lifelong adoption support and innovative residential and community treatment programs that address both treatment and parenting. Our team believes in creating a vibrant, fun, and community-oriented workplace, emphasizing professional growth through ongoing training and weekly supervision. We value employee well-being, offering staff-led initiatives for wellness, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as opportunities for work-life balance, with some positions offering flexible or hybrid schedules. Lund provides competitive pay, paid training, and a comprehensive benefits package for benefits-eligible positions that includes health, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, generous time-off accrual, 13 paid holidays, and wellness reimbursements, making Lund a place where you can thrive personally and professionally. 

Lund does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, ancestry, place of birth, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. EEO/AA