Development Assistant

Liberty Seeds; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Young America’s Foundation seeks a Development Assistant for the Reagan Ranch Center in Santa Barbara, CA. The role supports donor relations through research, writing, stewardship, and event activities.

You will help craft proposals, reports, and communications, assist with tours and visits, and coordinate with vendors. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Committed to and enthusiastic about Young America’s Foundation’s mission and programs.
• Energetic and passionate about supporter relationship building and proper gift stewardship.
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, and flexible.
• Ability to work as a collaborative, constructive team member.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Some graphic design experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all aspects of the development process at the Reagan Ranch Center, including research, writing, and stewardship projects.
• Helping to create memorable experiences for supporters visiting the Reagan Ranch and Reagan Ranch Center.
• Writing, editing, and designing proposals, reports, and other presentation materials for key supporters.
• Writing event reports and articles for YAF publications.
• Assisting with supporter communications, including thank you notes and Reagan Ranch visit requests.
• Assisting with thank you calls, event RSVPs, and other general supporter inquiries.
• Working with outside vendors to create memorable gifts that reinforce support for YAF.
• Providing background research ahead of Ranch tours, home and office donor visits, and events.
• Learning the history of Rancho del Cielo and leading occasional Ranch tours.
• Assisting with supporter events, including event marketing, execution, and follow-up.
• Assist with day-to-day office duties as necessary.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Graphic design

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reports To

Reagan Ranch Director of Donor Relations

Job Summary

Duties will include:

Assisting with all aspects of the development process at the Reagan Ranch Center, including research, writing, and stewardship projects that support relationship building and major gifts fundraising.

Helping to create memorable experiences for all supporters and potential supporters visiting the Reagan Ranch and Reagan Ranch Center.

Writing, editing, and designing proposals, reports, and other presentation materials for key supporters.

Writing event reports and articles for YAF publications.

Assisting with supporter communications, including thank you notes and Reagan Ranch visit requests.

Assisting with thank you calls, event RSVPs, and other general supporter inquiries.

Working with outside vendors to create memorable gifts that reinforce the impact of support for YAF and affinity for the organization.

Providing background research ahead of Ranch tours, home and office donor visits, and events.

Learning the history of Rancho del Cielo and leading occasional Ranch tours.

Assisting with supporter events, including event marketing, execution, and follow-up.

Assist with day-to-day office duties as necessary.

Responsibilities

Specific physical demands that relate directly to the essential job duties and responsibilities include:

Frequently moving to accomplish tasks in various environments, including outdoor trails covering uneven terrain, as well as confined spaces

Frequently moves boxes and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for various office and special events needs

Occasionally operating motor vehicles in both urban and rural environments, with the latter sometimes involving uneven, unpaved roads and mountain trails

Requirements

Specific physical demands that relate directly to the essential job duties and responsibilities include:

Frequently moving to accomplish tasks in various environments, including outdoor trails covering uneven terrain, as well as confined spaces

Frequently moves boxes and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for various office and special events needs

Occasionally operating motor vehicles in both urban and rural environments, with the latter sometimes involving uneven, unpaved roads and mountain trails

Preferred Qualifications

Committed to and enthusiastic about Young America’s Foundation’s mission and programs

Energetic and passionate supporter relationship building and proper gift stewardship

Highly organized, attentive to detail, and flexible

Ability to work as a collaborative, constructive team member

Strong written and oral communication skills

Some graphic design experience is preferred but not required

Experience with Microsoft Office

Willingness to comply with YAF policies, procedures, and practices

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

This job description is representative of the expectations of the position described. Additional duties, reporting relationships, and/or position criteria may be assigned. YAF reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.

This is a full-time position at YAF’s Reagan Ranch Center in Santa Barbara, California. This is not a remote work position.

Salary range: $55,000 – $65,000