Development & Donor Relations Assistant

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Cleveland is seeking a part-time Development Assistant to support fundraising activities, donor communications, database management, and event logistics. The role focuses on stewardship, capital campaigns, and coordinating with committees and staff to ensure timely, accurate development work.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a faith-based philanthropic setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support and strengthen relationships with Trinity donor community through communications and events.
• Coordinate development events and donor gatherings, assisting with logistics and follow-up.
• Ensure timely donor acknowledgements and stewardship communications.
• Support committees with agendas, minutes and follow-up on action items.
• Maintain deadlines and fundraising project goals; track progress and communicate timelines.
• Maintain donor database entries and ensure records align with cathedral procedures.
• Prepare donor lists for annual reports and publications.
• Track and report fundraising results as needed.
• Support additional development-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Donor engagement

Relationship management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Tools

Donor database software

Reporting tools

Job description

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Cleveland is seeking a part-time Development Assistant to support fundraising activities, donor communications, database management, and event logistics. The role focuses on stewardship, capital campaigns, and coordinating with committees and staff to ensure timely, accurate development work.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a faith-based philanthropic setting.