Development & Donor Services Assistant

League-For-the-Blind-and-Disabled-In; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The League for the Blind & Disabled is seeking a part-time Development & Donor Services Assistant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You will support donor stewardship, process gifts, manage donor records, assist with event coordination, and help with fundraising initiatives.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and a service-oriented mindset to assist our philanthropy team in serving our consumers and advancing meaningful campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Process and accurately record all gifts and incoming revenue in the donor management system.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records.
• Prepare and coordinate donor acknowledgement letters and stewardship communications.
• Support the coordination of donor recognition activities.
• Assist with planning and implementation of fundraising events and philanthropic initiatives.
• Coordinate requests for donated auction items, sponsorships, and in-kind contributions.
• Serve as department point person for designated fundraising and marketing initiatives, including Write-A-Will Week.
• Process and distribute incoming mail and packages.
• Prepare department correspondence, mailings, reports, and presentation materials, including donor mailings, annual appeals, and stewardship initiatives.
• Maintain inventory of promotional materials, print materials, and department supplies.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical department files.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing meeting materials, and coordinating departmental activities.
• Support department reporting and administrative projects as assigned.
• Assist with special projects and other assignments that advance the goals of the Philanthropy Department.

Job description

JOB OPENING

The League

for the Blind & Disabled

Development & Donor

Services Assistant

The Philanthropy department of The League is seeking a dedicated individual to work part-time as the Development & Donor Services Assistant. The efforts of this candidate support donor stewardship, gift processing, database management, event coordination, and fundraising. The ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic and be motivated to serve our consumers.

Essential Duties/Skills/Responsibilities/Qualifications

• Process and accurately record all gifts and incoming revenue in the donor management system.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records.
• Prepare and coordinate donor acknowledgement letters and stewardship communications.
• Support the coordination of donor recognition activities.
• Assist with planning and implementation of fundraising events and philanthropic initiatives.
• Coordinate requests for donated auction items, sponsorships, and in-kind contributions.
• Serve as department point person for designated fundraising and marketing initiatives, including Write-A-Will Week.
• Process and distribute incoming mail and packages.
• Prepare department correspondence, mailings, reports, and presentation materials, including donor mailings, annual appeals, and stewardship initiatives.
• Maintain inventory of promotional materials, print materials, and department supplies.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical department files.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing meeting materials, and coordinating departmental activities.
• Support department reporting and administrative projects as assigned.
• Assist with special projects and other assignments that advance the goals of the Philanthropy Department.

Hourly Wage: $17

Application Deadline: August 15, 2026 or until filled EOE / Drug Free Workplace / E-Verify