Advancement Administrative Specialist

The Salvation Army; Connecticut; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Telehealth

Job summary

The Salvation Army’s Divisional Headquarters in Hartford, CT seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Divisional Donor Relations Director (DDRD) and Advancement team. This full-time, non-exempt role features a 37.5-hour week, Monday–Friday, with a structured schedule and daily CRM and donor-contact responsibilities.

You will manage donor records in Salesforce, conduct research, prepare proposals and reports, assist with major gifts, and help execute events and stewardship activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college background preferred.
• Experience with donor management software is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Act on behalf of DDRD when DDRD is away from the office.
• Assist with Advancement team projects and events.
• Assist with donor relations through personalized communications.
• Manage a major donor caseload and track activities in the CRM.
• Run donor research and produce CRM reports for development efforts.
• Support donor visits and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate with external financial institutions regarding donor transactions.
• Prepare project proposals and major gift collateral material.
• Report major gift statistics monthly to the Division/THQ.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

College background preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Salvation Army’s Divisional Headquarters in Hartford, CT seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Divisional Donor Relations Director (DDRD) and Advancement team. This full-time, non-exempt role features a 37.5-hour week, Monday–Friday, with a structured schedule and daily CRM and donor-contact responsibilities.

You will manage donor records in Salesforce, conduct research, prepare proposals and reports, assist with major gifts, and help execute events and stewardship activities.