Development Assistant - Howie's House

Gift of Life Donor Program; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits package

Tuition assistance

Employer-matched 403(b) up to 11%

Job summary

Gift of Life Donor Program is looking for a dedicated Development Assistant to provide essential administrative and communication support to our Development Team. This entry-level position is perfect for those interested in nonprofit fundraising and will entail processing gifts, maintaining records, and assisting with social media management.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree along with strong organizational abilities and attention to detail. Benefits include medical insurance and a supportive work environment focused on transplant patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit or administrative roles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Process and record all gifts, pledges, and payments in the CRM.
• Help organize and maintain shared department files.
• Assist with day-to-day management of social media channels.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Familiarity with social media

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

CRM (Blackbaud RENXT)

Scheduling tools (Hootsuite)

Job description

Gift of Life Howie's House (formerly Gift of Life Family House) serves as a home away from home for transplant patients and their families by providing temporary, affordable lodging, meals, and supportive services to those who travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for transplant-related care. Gift of Life Family House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.

Website

Www.GiftofLifeHowiesHouse.org

What We Want for a Development Assistant

The Development Assistant provides administrative database and communications support to the Development Team. This entry-level role plays a key part in maintaining accurate constituent records, supporting gift processing and stewardship efforts, and assisting with communications and social media activities. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional interested in building a career in nonprofit fundraising and development while gaining exposure to a wide range of development and communications functions.

What’s in it for you?

• Outstanding benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; tuition assistance, and employer-matched 403(b) up to 11%
• Opportunity to work with welcoming, inclusive co-workers
• Be an integral part of an organization that supports transplant patients and their families

Some of what you’ll be doing as a Development Assistant

• Gift Processing and Constituent Support
  • Process and record all gifts, pledges, and payments in the CRM (Blackbaud RENXT)
  • Generate acknowledgement letters and stewardship materials
• Administrative and Departmental Support
  • Help organize and maintain shared department files, digital assets, and communications materials.
  • Provide administrative support to the Development team, including scheduling assistance and meetings
• Communications and Social Media Support
  • Assist with day-to-day management of social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Stewardship and Outreach
  • Assist with contributor recognition programs and fulfillment of sponsorship benefits.
  • Support mailings, e-blasts, and sponsor impact reports.

Job Qualification And Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in administrative, nonprofit, communications, or customer support roles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable learning new software systems.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and scheduling tools (Hootsuite, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks in a team-based environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support diversity in our workplace.