Development Program Assistant - Donor Campaigns & Research

Association of Zoos and Aquariums; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work schedules

Parental leave

Job summary

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) seeks a Program Assistant, Development to provide administrative support for the development and fundraising areas at its Silver Spring, MD headquarters. The role helps expand the AZA donor base and supports prospective donor research, outreach, and campaign development.

You will work on donor data management, reporting, acknowledgments, and collaboration with the Marketing and Development teams.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, development, non-profit management, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience with development, non-profits, or associations preferred.
• Previous experience with zoos and aquariums or related organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and responsive support to donors of AZA.
• Research funding prospects using online resources and database.
• Administrative management of donor data, pulling reports, tracking metrics on key performance indicators, managing regular donor acknowledgments, and assisting with stewardship plans.
• Assist the Development Director with annual campaigns, grant submissions, and coordinating an annual silent auction.
• Coordinates fundraising collateral, including solicitation materials and case statements.
• Works cross departmentally with conservation and communication teams to help build community engagement and program/brand awareness.
• Attend conferences and events to provide general support, performing a variety of logistical, administrative, and on-site tasks as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365

CRM tools

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

Excel

NetForum

Bonterra

Constant Contact

SurveyMonkey

Job description

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) seeks a Program Assistant, Development to provide administrative support for the development and fundraising areas at its Silver Spring, MD headquarters. The role helps expand the AZA donor base and supports prospective donor research, outreach, and campaign development.

You will work on donor data management, reporting, acknowledgments, and collaboration with the Marketing and Development teams.