Development Associate

Job Title: Development Associate
Department: Development
Supervisor: Director of Development
Job duties will include but are not limited to:

Event Support

• Work closely with Fund Development leadership to plan and manage all agency events
• Research and obtain all event permits & submit notice of Intention and summary of results
• Work with the Events Manager to maintain vendor and professional contact information
• Organize documents for approval, including contracts, invoices, request forms and purchase orders
• Assist in maintaining weekly event recaps, record keeping and analysis
• Field phone calls, email and in-person inquiries as they pertain to events and giving
• Assist with event supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies; nverifying receipt of supplies

Donor and Data Management

• Assist in managing donor database and maintaining incoming donation system
• Assist Development team in performing donation & expense reconciliations
• Maintain donor database continuity and ensure accuracy of all entries and donor information
• Obtain accurate fundraising and donor reports as requested
• Provide the Director of Development with board-level annual give/get data to support their fundraising needs
• Perform donor and prospect research on individuals, corporations and foundations.

Camp Erin-LA

• Assist with June and August pre-camp planning and weekend logistics
• Assist Camp Director & Camp Coordinators during camp weekend
• Assist in planning and follow up for camp as requested by Director of Development

Administrative

• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and huddles
• Communicate daily and attend weekly meetings with Director of Development
• Maintain high level of knowledge of all departmental functions and activities in order to respond to internal and external inquiries and requests for information
• Assist Marketing with creation of event collateral for website, email, mailing and video editing
• Assist with website upkeep such as creating pages, forms and general changes

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Two or more years of related experience in a non-profit organization.
• Job requires flexibility, tact, confidence and strong instincts for protocol and etiquette.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills and good judgment.
• Must be proficient in use of databases (donor perfect) spreadsheets and internet-based research;
• Office 365; Familiarity with Adobe creative suite