Development Assistant: Gala & Donor Relations (SF Onsite)

Scion Staffing; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

Onsite role

Fundraising events

Donor relations

Leadership collaboration

Job summary

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is seeking a Development Assistant for a faith-based nonprofit in San Francisco. The role provides administrative support to the development team, focusing on gift processing, donor records, communications, scheduling, and event coordination.

The temp-to-hire on-site position also supports the annual fundraising gala, including committee coordination, sponsorship outreach, auction support, minutes, and event logistics.

Qualifications

• Alignment with mission, vision, and values; interest in fundraising.
• Strong admin, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, donors, trustees, and community members.
• Flexible with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays for events.

Responsibilities

• Support gift operations, including processing, acknowledgments, reporting, and donor records.
• Maintain donor and development data in CRM systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge).
• Coordinate the development calendar and meetings, donor visits, and events.
• Provide administrative support for the annual fundraising gala and committee work.
• Prepare donor/event briefings and support hospitality, meetings, and board events.
• Coordinate large mailings and assist with general development projects.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

MS Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Raiser’s Edge

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is seeking a Development Assistant for a faith-based nonprofit in San Francisco. The role provides administrative support to the development team, focusing on gift processing, donor records, communications, scheduling, and event coordination.

The temp-to-hire on-site position also supports the annual fundraising gala, including committee coordination, sponsorship outreach, auction support, minutes, and event logistics.