Development & Donor Operations Associate

Sarahs Inn; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah’s Inn in Forest Park, IL is seeking a Development Assistant to provide essential administrative support to the Development team, focusing on gift processing, donor database maintenance, grant administration, and event support. You will help ensure accurate donor records, timely acknowledgments, and coordinated fundraising activities, working closely with the Development & Communications Manager.

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years nonprofit experience preferred; evening/weekend hours may be

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of nonprofit development/administration experience.
• Experience with donor databases or CRMs preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Experience with gift processing, reconciliation, and events preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and acknowledge gifts in the donor database accurately.
• Maintain donor records and perform data quality checks.
• Reconcile gifts monthly and support Finance in reporting.
• Plan and support development events and materials.
• Provide administrative support for donor communications and campaigns.
• Coordinate with the Volunteer & In-Kind team on in-kind donations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Donor stewardship

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

CRM software

Canva

Job description

Sarah’s Inn in Forest Park, IL is seeking a Development Assistant to provide essential administrative support to the Development team, focusing on gift processing, donor database maintenance, grant administration, and event support. You will help ensure accurate donor records, timely acknowledgments, and coordinated fundraising activities, working closely with the Development & Communications Manager.

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years nonprofit experience preferred; evening/weekend hours may be