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Position Summary
The Development Assistant plays a key role in supporting fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This position is responsible for a wide range of projects within the development department, including database management, donor communications, digital fundraising, grants, in-kind donations, and volunteer supervision. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and motivated to build strong donor relationships. This position requires on-site work.
Key Responsibilities
Database & Data Management
- Maintain accurate, secure, and high-quality donor data.
- Follow proper data entry protocols, donor coding, and clean-up procedures.
- Develop and maintain best practices for donor data and database architecture.
- Respond to donor and community inquiries via phone, text, and email.
- Draft donor correspondence, in-kind acknowledgement letters, and stewardship communications.
- Support donor cultivation and relationship-building initiatives.
- Facilitate mail campaigns, including data queries, copy review, and vendor coordination.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to maintain development-related website content.
- Contribute to donor-facing newsletters and other communications.
- Assist with social media content and strategy, as needed.
- Manage the grant cycle, including research, cultivation, applications, and stewardship.
- Track deadlines and ensure timely submission of grant-related materials.
- Train and supervise development department volunteers.
- Maintain inventory of department supplies and oversee ordering.
- Serve as backup for tasks such as gift entry and donor acknowledgments.
- Support the organization’s wish list program, ensuring donations are distributed and recognized appropriately.
- Assist with texting program outreach.
- Contribute to a positive, professional team culture while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or 2–5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); experience with donor databases such as Raiser’s Edge or similar software is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities; detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to problem-solve, work independently, and manage multiple priorities.
- Positive, professional, and enthusiastic demeanor with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment.
- Must pass a background check upon hire.
- Valid California driver’s license with an insurable record.
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