Development Operations & Board Support Specialist

The Arc of Central Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Central Alabama is seeking a Development Operations Specialist to support donor stewardship, board operations, and event planning. The role involves coordinating meetings, maintaining records, and assisting with fundraising and community outreach.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, tech-savvy, and able to communicate with diverse audiences. A hands-on position, with opportunities to engage volunteers, marketing, and partner organizations within a dynamic nonprofit team.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, calendars, and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Comfortable working with donor databases, spreadsheets, online platforms, scheduling systems, and other technology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Canva, social media platforms, donor management software, email marketing platforms, or similar programs is preferred.
• Comfortable communicating professionally by phone, email, and in person with donors, board members, businesses, volunteers, staff, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support for The Arc of Central Alabama Board of Directors and Junior Board.
• Schedule meetings, prepare and distribute materials, coordinate logistics, and track follow-up items.
• Maintain current board rosters, contact information, committee assignments, terms, and attendance.
• Onboard new board members and ensure they receive relevant organizational materials.
• Coordinate board travel, lodging, itineraries, and conference arrangements as needed.
• Communicate opportunities for board participation in events, advocacy, and outreach.
• Assist with fundraising events, donor engagement activities, and site visits.
• Support marketing, events, and volunteer engagement activities as part of the Development team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Donor database experience

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

CRM/donor management experience

Scheduling systems

Tools

Donor management software

CRM systems

Email marketing platforms

Canva

Job description

The Arc of Central Alabama is seeking a Development Operations Specialist to support donor stewardship, board operations, and event planning. The role involves coordinating meetings, maintaining records, and assisting with fundraising and community outreach.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, tech-savvy, and able to communicate with diverse audiences. A hands-on position, with opportunities to engage volunteers, marketing, and partner organizations within a dynamic nonprofit team.