Development Assistant

Description

Position Summary:

The Development Assistant is a part-time temporary role, playing an integral part of the Development Team for seven months with the possibility of extending to a permanent full-time role. The Development Assistant will provide administrative support on all development activities including but not limited to gift processing, completion of mailings, interacting with donors, assisting with and attending special events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

· Report to the Chief Advancement & Communications Officer and provide support, as needed

· Process donations on a weekly basis and prepare acknowledgement letters in a timely manner

· Assist with mailings for appeals and newsletters

· Assist with prospect research and preparation of information packets, as needed.

· Consistently clean-up Raiser’s Edge database

· Run reports in Raiser’s Edge, as needed

· Answer donor inquiries by email and phone

· Coordinate in-kind donations

· Support annual events including payment processing, managing guest lists, preparing materials, etc.

· Maintain filing systems to ensure that information is accessible, organized and current

· Assist with special projects, as directed

· Support other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework preferred. Additional job-related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

· Experience working in a Development Office is preferred and knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, a strong plus.

· Strong team player, excellent research, planning, administrative, and organizational skills

· Ability to manage time efficiently, meet deadlines, work independently and collaboratively

· Detail oriented

· Ability to work well with diverse groups of people. Strong interpersonal skills and flexible working style.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite

· Valid California driver’s license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours

· Must be able to be pass a fingerprint background investigation (CA DOJ & FBI).

· Must be able to pass a TB test, Physical Exam, and Drug Screening.

In accordance with CA law, the expected pay range for this CA position is posted with this position. The actual compensation may be determined based on bona fide factors such as education, experience, and other factors permitted by law.

Hiring Range for this position: $21.50 / hour

Salary : $22