Development Assistant

The Development Assistant is responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in the daily workflow. Responsible for arranging meetings, providing donor reports from the database, keeping the office calendar, editing correspondence, and assisting with general departmental needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the development department
Carries out administrative duties such as writing/printing thank you letters, assisting with mailings, gifts, and mementos to donors, and researching donors
Provides donor lists and reports to the fundraising team from the fundraising database (Salesforce/Admire)
Interacts with grantors to provide them with updated information as they request
Plays a key administrative role in all development programs and events.
Assists CDO with daily department activities and other functions
Acts as a liaison between Development and Data Management
Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related activities as needed
Assist in ad hoc assignments

EDUCATION:
bachelor’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:
1-3 years related work experience preferred

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
Mission-driven and motivated to help children living with illness and support their families
Previous success in a similar position
Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience with databases, preferably Salesforce or Admire
Strong time-management skills, ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
Nonprofit experience is a plus

SCHEDULE:
Full Time

LOCATION:
New York, New York
Hybrid; in office and work from home

SALARY RANGE:
$50,000-$60,000