Development Assistant: Donor Relations & Events

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

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.