What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Assistant position at Samaritan Ministries?
Want to make a difference? Join the Samaritan Ministries development team as our Development Assistant supporting our commitment to making a positive impact in our community through fundraising activities including events. As a Development Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the fundraising and development efforts of our organization. You will work closely with the development team to implement strategies, coordinate a variety of fundraising activities, and ensure the smooth operation of fundraising initiatives. Our ideal candidate will be experienced in managing a wide range of administrative and developmental tasks and working independently and as a team. This person must be well-organized, flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Crucial to this role is the ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a service-oriented environment, sometimes under pressure. Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail are equally important. To apply, submit resume and brief cover letter to robin.stone@samaritanforsyth.org.
Duties include:
Support Fundraising Campaigns: Assist in the planning, coordinating, and executing fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, email campaigns, and online fundraising. Assist in preparing, printing, and processing in-house correspondence including appeals, newsletters, and donor correspondence. Coordinate mail-house needs for mass mailers.
Event Coordination: Assist in organizing fundraising events, including preparing donor materials, logistical support, supporting volunteer coordination, signage, venue setup/clean up, and event promotion.
General Office Management. Provide general administrative support to the fundraising team, including scheduling and preparation for meetings, coordinating vendor requests, developing, and documenting procedures, sorting, and opening mail, and oversight of all fundraising materials inventory. Develop and maintain inventory and record-keeping procedures for office supplies and office equipment including IT. Order supplies according to procedures. Assist with basic accounting tasks, such as tracking expenses, vendor invoices, and creating bank deposits.
Communication Support and Research: Conduct research on development-related topics, potential funding sources, and prospects and assist in grant proposal activities including compiling necessary documentation for grant applications. Compile development and marketing statistics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Winston Salem, NC 27105 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000