Development Assistant (12 Months)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications or other related field is preferred
• Two years or more years of administrative experience required
• Experience in project management, fundraising, marketing or public relations preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and follow-through
• Experience working with a variety of social media and fundraising platforms
• Experience researching, writing and editing grants preferred

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS        

• Participate in the development of departmental strategy for cultivation of annual fund donors and corporate support and actively participate in reaching departmental goals
• Assist the Director of Communications and Development with all aspects of donor cultivation
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all gifts and acknowledgement letters and other donor communications; maintain a calendar for donor communications
• Produce gift reports on a regular basis and reconcile with the Finance Department records quarterly
• Coordinate online giving campaigns
• Research foundations, corporations, and government funding opportunities; maintain an accurate list of grant prospects
• Assist with the coordination of grant proposals and report submissions; collect data needed for grant proposals and reports
• Manage grant records and foundation contacts in the department database and filing system
• Provide assistance with planning, promoting, and coordinating fundraising events; communicate with vendors, donors, and other contacts as requested by the Director
• Manage and maintain accurate records and event-related documents including participant notification and follow-up, hospitality and onsite management; coordinate all data entry related to events
• Demonstrates leadership by planning, preparing and leading small events as assigned; represent the organization at community events as assigned
• Process the development office mailings including the annual report, newsletters, and other publications; coordinate mailing lists for department print mailings and emails
• Participate in creation, planning, content, and marketing strategy for publications
• Assist the Director as a liaison to print vendors, graphic designers, and other consultants for additional publications as needed
• Assist the Director to ensure website and social media content is up-to-date, relevant, timely, and accurate; manage the organization’s presence on social media
• Assist in gathering statistical data and outcomes with other designated staff to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of information to various internal and external stakeholders
• Represent The Foundation Schools at off-site fundraising events, school activities, and development related trainings
• Attend, actively participate, and keep accurate records of all Development and Benefit Committee meetings
• Consistently model and implement the company’s core values to incorporate Teamwork, Work Ethic, Integrity, Respect and Leadership into positive behaviors while at work
• Comply with all Foundation Schools’ policies, rules, protocols and procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned