Development & Donor Relations Coordinator (Hybrid)

Ritter Center; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritter Center in San Rafael, CA is seeking a Development Assistant to support fundraising and marketing efforts. The role provides administrative, data, communications, and event support, maintaining donor records and preparing acknowledgments.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the position operates out of the main campus with a 40-hour workweek, hybrid onsite three days, and hourly pay of 28–32 USD. Background checks and fingerprinting are required.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience working in a similar role (e.g., administrative assistant or coordinator).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills; exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage responsibilities of varying complexity.
• Positive team player with enthusiasm for development and marketing
• Proficiency with MS Office, computing systems, social media, and email marketing platforms
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and identify resources needed to complete assignments
• Commitment to high professional, ethical standards and confidentiality in a diverse workplace
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, approaching situations with objectivity
• Commitment to social equity and Ritter Center’s mission
• Valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

• Ensure donor data integrity through timely and accurate entry and ongoing maintenance in DonorPerfect CRM.
• Generate 1:1 donor communications, including gift acknowledgment letters and emails, responses to inquiries, etc.; respond to donor inquiries within 24 hours
• Become a DonorPerfect expert for the organization; train and coach as needed and provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly statistics and reports on donor engagement, goals, and campaign results
• Coordinate and maintain fundraising, donation-processing, and employer-giving platforms, including DonorPerfect, Classy, Double the Donation, Give Direct, SafeSave, and Benevity.
• Seek sponsorships for special events and activities; provide support for donor and client-facing events.
• Coordinate department, committee, and special-meeting schedules; prepare agendas and invitations; and take and distribute minutes.
• Create, update, organize, and maintain development spreadsheets, documents, workflow tools, and resources on Ritter Center’s SharePoint site.
• Enter donor follow-ups, tours, and other contacts in DonorPerfect on behalf of development team members and senior-level staff.
• Track and update team workflows, goals, and objectives, and report progress to the team quarterly.
• Update development team and capital campaign monthly reports as needed for the board and capital campaign cabinet, adhering to strict deadlines.

Skills

Administrative support

Interpersonal skills

Time management

MS Office

Social media

Tools

DonorPerfect CRM

Classy

Double the Donation

Give Direct

SafeSave

Benevity

Job description

Ritter Center in San Rafael, CA is seeking a Development Assistant to support fundraising and marketing efforts. The role provides administrative, data, communications, and event support, maintaining donor records and preparing acknowledgments.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the position operates out of the main campus with a 40-hour workweek, hybrid onsite three days, and hourly pay of 28–32 USD. Background checks and fingerprinting are required.