Advancement Assistance

LA Catholics; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

LA Catholics is seeking an Advancement Assistant (Data and Events) to manage donor records, process donations, generate data reports, and coordinate event materials. You will work closely with the Advancement Manager for Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy and provide essential administrative support across the Advancement Department and the School President.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and a proactive executor with strong communication skills and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience with nonprofit donor management software (Raiser’s Edge or DonorPerfect) and a willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong computer skills: Windows, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Canvas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong proofreading/editing to ensure error-free donor communications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee gift management and database integrity.
• Provide comprehensive event support and production material coordination.
• Collaborate with Advancement Manager for Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy and support the Advancement Department.

Skills

Raiser’s Edge

DonorPerfect

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Detail-oriented

Communication

Tools

Windows

Canvas

Google Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Advancement Assistance $23.00 – $26.50 per hour

08/17/2026

Expires

10/01/2026

Description

Position Overview

The Advancement Assistant (Data and Events) oversees gift management, database integrity, and comprehensive event support. This role serves as a key operational anchor, managing constituent records, processing donations, generating data reports, and coordinating event production materials.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, hyper-organized “executor” with an exceptional eye for detail, a collaborative attitude, and proven time-management systems. The Assistant works closely with the Advancement Manager for Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy, while providing vital administrative and clerical support to the broader Advancement Department and the School President.

Requirements

• Experience: Familiarity with Blackbaud’s the Raiser’s Edge or DonorPerfect software is highly preferred; an eagerness and aptitude to quickly learn the software is required.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including experience with Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite, and Canvas.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence and professionalism.
• Quality Control: Strong proofreading and editing skills to ensure error-free donor communications.
• Discretion: Absolute commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality regarding sensitive donor information and school records.

Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.