What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Assistant position at Connections for Abused Women and their Children?
About CAWC:
Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals affected by domestic violence through comprehensive support services and advocacy. Our programs include emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and community education.
Position Overview
The Development Assistant is a key part of CAWC’s fundraising efforts. The Development Assistant is responsible for maintaining donor records and processing all donations promptly and accurately. The Development Assistant tracks the accurate recording of gifts and donor information, communicates donor appreciation, supports donor outreach efforts, and maintains data integrity within Raiser’s Edge. This role provides integral support for the Development Team as needed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Process, acknowledge, and track donations and pledges from a variety of revenue sources
· Enter and update all donation and donor data in Raiser’s Edge and reconcile data monthly with the finance department
· Support donor recognition efforts, including drafting and/or proofreading department communication and making thank you calls as needed.
· Responsible for data entry, coordinating between giving platforms, data clean-up and record updating and reporting
· Provide development-related, accurate reports on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis
· Maintain records of tax receipts
· Provide team office support with package preparation and mailings
· Attend all team and organization meetings, events and activities, as assigned
· Proofreads and edits reports, records, and other data for accuracy and completeness
· Verify and follow up on deposits, credit card charges, and provide information to donors and prospective donors as required
· Provide clerical support for meetings including preparing materials, agendas, and minutes, and making logistical arrangements as needed for the development team.
· Assist with donor and board events as needed
· Assists with accepting and organizing in-kind donations as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- donor relations: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60651 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60651
Salary : $48,000 - $54,000
