Development Associate (PT)

ROME GROUP; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a Development Associate to implement development strategies and manage donor relationships. The associate will support fundraising campaigns and events while maintaining accurate donor records. Ideal candidates will have experience in the nonprofit sector and possess strong communication skills, and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. This position offers an hourly pay range of CAD 19 to CAD 22, depending on experience, along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in project management, database management, event planning, or fundraising.
• Strong interpersonal and public communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices with proficiency in data management.

Responsibilities

• Manage donor and gift records in the database.
• Prepare donor acknowledgment and campaign solicitation letters.
• Support volunteer committees with correspondence and presentation materials.

Skills

Project management

Database management

Event planning

Fundraising

Interpersonal skills

Public communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Development Associate will support the implementation of successful short- and long-term development strategies through donor/alumni database management, gift acknowledgments, and campaign reporting. The Development Associate should enjoy improving systems, maintaining consistent processes, preparing personal donor correspondence, and conducting research. This position will support diverse activities to implement the development plan, including an annual fund campaign, 1-2 small special events, and a peer-to-peer giving campaign. Additional executive support duties, including board meeting preparations, travel arrangements, and document management, will be assigned as schedule allows.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enter and maintain donor / gift records in the database (Bloomerang)
• Track all donor interactions / communications and follow-up as appropriate
• Prepare donor acknowledgement and campaign solicitation letters
• Creates donor / campaign reports from database
• Collaborate on the development and documentation of database processes
• Support volunteer committees with correspondence, presentation materials and special events
• Assists with fundraising and alumni outreach events
• Oversee online peer-to-peer giving campaign, including promotions, participant/donor communications, and reporting
• Support Alumni engagement through research, outreach and data collection
• Provide Board and Team support with shared calendars, contacts, and meeting materials

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$19-$22 hourly, based on experience
Flexible schedule
Professional development opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years of experience in project management, database management, event planning and/or fundraising in the nonprofit sector
• Experience working effectively toward mutual outcomes with volunteers, staff, and stakeholders across wide ranging skills, communication styles, and interests
• Strong interpersonal and public communications skills, written and verbal
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the principles and practices of fundraising
• Proficiency in data management, CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite
• Ability to attend night and weekend events as needed
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

DESIRED COMPETENCIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

Attention to detail; dependability and integrity; initiative and willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges; cooperative work style; outgoing and entrepreneurial spirit; honest and ethical; pleasant and positive attitude; accepting of and willing to offer constructive criticism; deals calmly and effectively with stress; strong self-awareness and emotional intelligence; strategic thinking; deductive and inductive reasoning; knows when to apply rules to specific problems to produce practical answers.

ACSTL is committed to building a culturally diverse team and fostering an environment of respect and inclusiveness amongst all regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against those who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.Candidates of diverse backgrounds and ACSTL alums are encouraged to apply.