Development Assistant

Staffing Technologies; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts nonprofit in the Pacific Northwest is seeking a Development Assistant for a contract position from mid-October 2024 to January 2025. The role involves various responsibilities such as gift processing, drafting proposals, and supporting event engagements. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and at least 1-2 years of administrative experience, with proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office applications. This entry-level position promotes equity and inclusion within its work culture.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of administrative work experience is required.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Enter and record gifts and produce invoices.
• Draft proposals and donor communication materials.
• Support engagement activities like event invitations and check-ins.
• Manage donor files and correspondence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Confidential information management

Promotes equity and inclusion

Education

1-2 years of administrative work experience

Proficiency with Google suite and Microsoft Office Suite

Donor database experience preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Blackbaud Altru or Raiser's Edge

Job description

Overview

Staffing Technologies has partnered with a beloved Arts and Cultural center in the Pacific Northwest in their search for a contract Development Assistant. This position offers exposure within a leading local arts nonprofit in the Development Department, with a progressive work culture and a art-loving environment. The contract duration begins mid-October 2024 and ends January 2025, with potential extension.

Location: Portland, OR area. Salary range noted in posting: $46,000.00 - $48,000.00.

Responsibilities

• Gift processing functions: entering and recording gifts, producing invoices and receipts, writing and mailing acknowledgement letters, tracking recognition, maintaining and updating donor records, and reporting.
• Draft proposals and donor communication materials. Produce proposal packets and gift agreements.
• Support engagement activities including, but not limited to: pulling invitation lists, drafting and sending event invitations (print and Mailchimp), tracking RSVPs, onsite support including check-in/greeting, submitting vendor invoices, and coordinating post-event thank you messages.
• Other duties may include maintaining donor files; answering telephone calls/emails; and receiving and distributing mail and correspondences.
• Promotes equity and inclusion goals.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong attention to detail, including a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to be discreet in managing confidential information.
• Promotes equity and inclusion goals.

Education Formal & Informal Experience

• At least 1 - 2 years of administrative work experience.
• High level of proficiency with Google suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe.
• Donor database experience preferred (Blackbaud Altru or Raiser’s Edge preferred).

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

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