Development Assistant - Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland

St. Peter's Episcopal Church; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement pension plan

Job summary

A local Episcopal church in Cleveland is seeking a Development Assistant to provide project support for fundraising activities. This part-time role involves coordinating donor events, managing donor communications, and maintaining databases. Ideal candidates will have experience in fundraising processes and strong organizational skills. Compensation ranges from $23,000 to $25,000 annually, with benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fundraising processes and donor engagement strategies.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with databases and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development events and donor gatherings.
• Provide administrative leadership for fundraising initiatives.
• Manage donor acknowledgements and relationships.
• Maintain donor database entries and reports.

Skills

Fundraising processes

Donor engagement strategies

Strong written and verbal communication

Database management

Organizational skills

Education

Experience in fundraising or related field

Tools

Administrative platforms

Job description

Development Assistant - Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland

With an expansive and inclusive welcome, Trinity Cathedral is committed to the love, justice, and mercy at the heart of the Christian faith.

Position Description: Trinity Cathedral seeks an organized, detail-oriented, and relational individual for the part-time position of Development Assistant. This position provides administrative and project support for Trinity’s fundraising activities, including stewardship and capital campaign efforts. The Development Assistant supports donor communications and acknowledgements, database entry and reporting, committee coordination, and event logistics, helping to ensure that Trinity’s development work is accurate, timely, and well-supported.

Primary Responsibilities:

Coordinate development events and donor gatherings

• Support the planning and execution of congregational gatherings connected to fundraising initiatives
• Assist with event logistics, volunteer coordination, and donor follow-up
• Support receptions and other development-related gatherings from planning through completion

Support stewardship and capital campaign committees

• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and supporting materials for committees
• Assist in follow-up on critical action items and campaign tasks to help keep work well-paced and goal-oriented
• Contribute to a productive environment, supporting volunteer leadership with discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality

Provide administrative leadership for fundraising initiatives

• Maintain and update a calendar of deadlines and multiple project goals related to fundraising
• Track progress on key development projects and communicate timelines to staff and committees
• Provide general administrative support for stewardship and campaign work, including correspondence and follow-up
• Support the overall strategy of philanthropic efforts

Donor acknowledgement processing and communications

• Ensure timely and accurate donor acknowledgements and stewardship communications
• Coordinate donor stewardship efforts including notes, calls, memorial/tribute acknowledgements, and milestone recognition
• Support the development of a seamless and satisfying donor experience through consistent follow-through

Database management, reporting, and recordkeeping

• Maintain donor database entries, records, and encounter reports with accuracy and attention to detail
• Coordinate with administrative, financial, and pastoral staff to ensure records and reporting align with cathedral procedures
• Prepare donor lists for annual report and other publications
• Track and report fundraising results as needed
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in handling donor information

Other duties, as required

• Support additional development-related tasks as assigned

Reporting

The Development Assistant reports to the Dean of Trinity Cathedral and works collaboratively with Trinity staff, clergy, and volunteer leadership, particularly those supporting stewardship and capital campaign efforts.

Education, Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of fundraising processes, donor engagement strategies, and stewardship best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with databases and administrative platforms; comfort with data entry and reporting
• Excellent attention to detail; proofreading and editing skills a plus
• Familiarity with administrative budgets, data and tracking systems, and reporting protocols
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Initiative, problem‑solving ability, and reliable follow‑through
• Familiarity with fundraising in a faith community involving lay leadership is preferred

Schedule and Requirements

This is a part‑time, non‑exempt position, typically 15–20 hours per week. The position requires the ability to attend meetings and events at the cathedral, in the community, and occasionally in congregational homes. The schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on the season and event calendar.

Compensation: $23,000‑$25,000 annually and excellent benefits including family health insurance, short‑term disability, life insurance, and a retirement pension plan.

About Trinity Cathedral: Trinity Cathedral is the cathedral for the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio. It is a thriving urban community of faith serving nearly 800 active members and far‑reaching members of the community, including civic and faith leaders in Cleveland and Episcopalians throughout Northern Ohio. Trinity’s commitment to its faith, mission, and downtown Cleveland are evident in its impactful hunger, outreach, and community‑building programs and vibrant small‑group ministries.

Trinity’s Gothic‑style cathedral, designed by noted Cleveland architect Charles Schweinfurth, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Trinity’s commitment to offering sacred public space is reflected in its outward‑facing, 100,000‑square‑foot campus, including Trinity Commons—an expansion completed in 2002 with event, meeting, and exhibit spaces, as well as retail storefronts. Together, the Cathedral and Commons welcome more than 50,000 visitors each year for worship, community conversation, special events, arts performances, seminars, educational programs, and neighborhood outreach.

Trinity Cathedral does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran.

To Apply: Please email a letter of interest, resume, references, and salary requirements with a subject heading of “Development Assistant Search” to [e-mail] .