Development & Donor Relations Assistant

The Bronx; Marquette (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Collaborative team

Professional development

Community impact

Job summary

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Development Assistant for a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and communities through advocacy, education, and essential support services. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity based in Marquette, Michigan.

The role will begin in a hybrid capacity, but will move into an onsite role. The Development Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the organization's

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support, nonprofit development, fundraising, donor relations, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with donor databases, CRM systems, or similar data management software is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Passion for supporting a mission-driven organization and providing exceptional service to donors and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the organization's fundraising and donor engagement activities.
• Process charitable gifts and acknowledgments while maintaining accurate donor records in the organization's CRM database.
• Assist with donor stewardship efforts by preparing correspondence, recognition materials, reports, and other donor communications.
• Coordinate logistics for fundraising events, volunteer activities, donor meetings, and community engagement initiatives.
• Support grant development by assisting with research, proposal preparation, reporting, and tracking deadlines.
• Maintain fundraising calendars, donor files, campaign materials, and development reports.
• Prepare mailing lists, fundraising appeals, newsletters, and other development-related communications.
• Assist with tracking fundraising metrics, generating reports, and monitoring campaign progress.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, board members, and community partners to support development initiatives and organizational events.

Skills

Administrative support

Fundraising

Donor relations

Customer service

CRM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Development Assistant for a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and communities through advocacy, education, and essential support services. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity based in Marquette, Michigan.

The role will begin in a hybrid capacity, but will move into an onsite role. The Development Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the organization's