Development Assistant

Colorado Nonprofit Association; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A Precious Child, Inc. is seeking a Development Assistant to manage donor data, process gifts, and support fundraising operations. The role involves donor communication, report generation, and data integrity in Raiser's Edge.

The position is full-time with a schedule 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, and may offer hybrid work after onboarding. Strong data entry, Excel/Outlook skills, and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Enthusiasm and passion for A Precious Child’s mission and vision.
• At least 1 year of client services or fundraising experience.
• Must manage competing demands and multiple duties simultaneously.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ethics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Self-starter with motivation, outgoing personality and organization.
• Works well independently and in a team environment.
• Makes deadlines and shows attention to detail.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, dependable with coworkers/volunteers.
• Excellent relationship and interpersonal skills with donors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists with gift entry and direct deposit reports, ensuring data accuracy.
• Field donor calls and route to appropriate team member when needed.
• Update donor information in Raiser's Edge as required.
• Manage weekly acknowledgement letters and memorial/honoree notifications.
• Write and send donor thank you cards for gifts under $250.
• Create invoices and log pledges in Raiser's Edge.
• Assist with generating reports on request.
• Enter in-kind donations into Raiser's Edge.
• Oversee third-party donation platforms (Just Giving, Double the Donation).

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Development Assistant

A Precious Child, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides children in need with opportunities and resources to empower them to achieve their full potential. A Precious Child envisions a future where every child grows up to be a secure, self-reliant, contributing member of their community.

Responsibilities include all aspects of the donor experience with A Precious Child.

Hours: Full-Time, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Monday through Friday, with some evenings and weekends.

Possibility of hybrid work environment after onboarding.

Reports To: Development Database Manager

Areas of Responsibility:

• Assists with gift entry and direct deposit reports, maintaining clean and consistent data and records.


• Field donor calls and assists when able or direct to the appropriate team member.


• Update donor information in Raiser’s Edge as needed.


• Manage weekly acknowledgement letter process, thank you calls, and memorial/honoree notifications.


• Write and send thank you cards to donors giving under $250.


• Create and send invoices and log the corresponding pledge into Raiser’s Edge.


• Assist with generating reports upon request.


• Assist with entering in-kind donations into Raiser’s Edge.


• Manage third-party donation platforms (Just Giving, Double the Donation, etc.).


• Maintains data entry requirements by following data program processes and procedures.


• Assist the team with event lists, registrations, auction items, and general event support.


• Protect operations by keeping information confidential.


• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience


• Enthusiasm and passion for A Precious Child’s mission and vision.


• At least 1year of client services experience or fundraising experience.


• Must be able to manage competing demands and handle multiple duties simultaneously.


• Exceptional customer service skills and ethics.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.


• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.


• Must be a self-starter who is motivated, outgoing and has strong organizational skills.


• Work well independently and in a team environment.


• Meets deadlines and demonstrate attention to detail.


• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, dependable and ability to work effectively with coworkers, volunteers and interns.


• Possesses excellent relationship and interpersonal skills; the ability to work effectively with donors, volunteers, and staff; displays mature judgment, superior diplomatic skills.