Employment

Title: Development Associate*

Employment Type: 35 hours per week

Salary: $45,000

Description: The Development Associate provides administrative and logistical support for fundraising efforts while growing as a fundraising professional. This position requires flexibility and an ability to assist wherever needed. This position reports to the Director of Development.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Meet weekly with Development Team for planning and moving goals forward.
• After training in eTapestry, process gifts and thank you letters, run reports, and manage electronic communications from the database.
• Create, proof, print and mail all Development mailings, including newsletters and appeals.
• Prepare for donor visits, including scheduling conference room, printing donor profiles for president, ordering food/refreshments, ensure all handouts and supplies are available, and that conference phones/video are working.
• Manage annual Gala and other events, including planning, managing contracts with vendors, placing orders, coordinating materials design and mailing, overseeing committee/volunteers, managing raffles and/or auction, staffing event, coordinating follow-up, and other tasks as assigned to ensure smooth running of the event.
• Respond to donor and constituent inquiries, maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
• Other assignments as needed.

Requirements:

• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work well with and engage others in projects and processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to proofread documents.
• Ability to plan ahead for supplies and persons/volunteers as needed.
• Ability to follow and give directions.

 Computer Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and eTapestry or other CRM preferred.
• Experience with Zoom.

 General Skills:

• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Work well as a team while staying focused to deliver on individual goals.
• Professional, well-spoken team player who excels at building relationships with customers and team members internally.

 Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Pension plan
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)