Development & Donor Relations Coordinator

The Wolf School; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wolf School in East Providence, RI seeks a Development Assistant to support the Director of Development and the Advancement Team. This role manages donor records, handles mailings, processes gifts, and helps with the annual fund and capital campaign.

The ideal candidate is organized, possesses strong writing and communication skills, and has Raiser's Edge experience. Availability for occasional events and weekend commitments is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or related field.
• Prior experience with donor databases required, Raiser's Edge preferred.
• Event planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record and process contributions received through mail, online platforms, ACH, wire transfer, and other channels.
• Enter and track pledges received through various giving campaigns.
• Accurately maintain donor records in Raiser's Edge NXT, including contact information, employment, and relationships.
• Create necessary queries in Raiser's Edge NXT in addition to pulling mailing lists and reports to support appeals, communications, and reporting.
• Draft, produce, and manage timely gift acknowledgments.
• Serve as an active member of the Advancement Team, Development Committee, Discover the Difference Committee, and Wolf School Parent Organization.
• Available for occasional events or weekend events as needed.
• Take the lead on planning Discover the Difference, including as the point person for venue selection, managing event volunteers, cultivation of event sponsors and auction items, and more.
• Help develop and implement strategies and events for alumni to keep them connected and engaged.
• Help develop and implement strategies and events for alumni families to keep them connected to Wolf and cultivate reengagement.

Skills

Donor database management

Event planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

The Wolf School in East Providence, RI seeks a Development Assistant to support the Director of Development and the Advancement Team. This role manages donor records, handles mailings, processes gifts, and helps with the annual fund and capital campaign.

The ideal candidate is organized, possesses strong writing and communication skills, and has Raiser's Edge experience. Availability for occasional events and weekend commitments is expected.