Development Assistant - Capital Campaign
In partnership with the Financial Development Department, this position will support the efforts of the Capital Campaign Director during the Association capital campaign to include start-up and conclusion of the campaign.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:
- Set up and maintain all records needed to manage the campaign.
- In collaboration with the Financial Development Department, maintains capital campaign donor base data.
- Write and/or generate all correspondence related to the campaign, including meeting notices, minutes, standard business letters and e-correspondence.
- Prepare and manage all case statements for campaign volunteer leadership and ensure they are delivered to campaign volunteers in a timely manner.
- In collaboration with the development team, arrange and manage campaign donor event logistics.
- Act as a central communications coordinator between campaign leadership, agency staff campaign director, agency leadership and campaign consultant.
- Assist in the development of campaign newsletter, suggesting and/or writing articles for it. Ensure the timely production and distribution of campaign newsletter on a regular basis.
- Work to ensure that all pledges and gifts are confirmed by the donor in writing.
- Coordinate with Financial Development Department to ensure that pledges and gifts are properly recorded and billed.
*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO BE A DEVLOPMENT ASSISTANT - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with donor management software (Raisers Edge). Skilled in e-communications.
- Able to maintain a positive attitude at all times. True “customer service” attitude, with colleagues, campaign volunteers, and donors.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Basic understanding, or willingness to learn, basic principles of non-profit fundraising from a major gifts perspective.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
FULL TIME BENEFITS:
- Free Childcare programming
- Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
- Professional Development Assistance
- Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Paid Vacation
- 12% Funded Employer Retirement Plan (Once Eligible)
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This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.