Development Assistant: Gala & Donor Relations

The Bronx; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-hire potential

Onsite in San Francisco

Competitive hourly wage

Donor relations exposure

Leadership collaboration

Job summary

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is conducting a search for a Development Assistant for a mission-driven faith-based organization in San Francisco. The role focuses on gift processing, donor records, communications, scheduling, and event coordination, with significant gala responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to work with donors, leadership, and a collaborative development team.

Qualifications

• Alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with donor databases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support gift operations including processing, acknowledgments, reporting, and donor records.
• Maintain donor and development data in CRM systems.
• Coordinate the development calendar with meetings and donor visits.
• Provide primary admin support for the annual fundraising gala and related events.
• Prepare donor/event briefings and assist with hospitality and board activities.
• Manage large mailings and offer general admin support as needed.

Job description

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is conducting a search for a Development Assistant for a mission-driven faith-based organization in San Francisco. The role focuses on gift processing, donor records, communications, scheduling, and event coordination, with significant gala responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to work with donors, leadership, and a collaborative development team.