Development & Marketing Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Planned Giving Directors and the Director of Marketing and Communications. This role, based in the Golden State Headquarters in San Francisco, involves about 40 hours per week across Planned Giving and Marketing teams.

You will create marketing collateral, manage calendars, coordinate campaigns, and maintain donor records with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years work experience.
• High school diploma required; Bachelors preferred.
• CA Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Planned Giving Directors and Marketing Director.
• Create print and digital marketing collateral using Canva and AI tools.
• Assist with fundraising campaigns and donor data reporting.
• Explain planned giving and marketing functions within the organization.
• Conduct donor research as approved.
• Manage marketing calendar and coordinate monthly projects.
• Follow up with donors after campaigns.
• Schedule donor appointments for Planned Giving Directors.
• Respond to general email and phone inquiries.
• Maintain donor files and databases with accuracy.
• Record donations and notify Donor Care for central database.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Marketing mindset

Initiative

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Team collaboration (remote friendly)

Blackbaud

Crescendo

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Blackbaud

Crescendo

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Planned Giving Directors and the Director of Marketing and Communications. This role, based in the Golden State Headquarters in San Francisco, involves about 40 hours per week across Planned Giving and Marketing teams.

You will create marketing collateral, manage calendars, coordinate campaigns, and maintain donor records with attention to detail.