Donor Relations & Acknowledgments Assistant

AFRICA UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Africa University Development Office in Nashville, TN seeks an Acknowledgement & Donor Stewardship Assistant to support donor relations, gift processing, and stewardship activities. Accurate donor records and timely acknowledgments are essential.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience with donor databases, and the ability to collaborate with development, finance, and communications staff on fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with donor databases or fundraising software.
• Ability to maintain accurate donor records and acknowledgments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain donor records and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and send donor acknowledgments and receipts.
• Coordinate with staff on donor intent and stewardship requirements.
• Process online donations and reconcile entries.
• Prepare scholarship and donor reports.
• Support events and special projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Relationship building

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Fund Collection software

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Africa University Development Office in Nashville, TN seeks an Acknowledgement & Donor Stewardship Assistant to support donor relations, gift processing, and stewardship activities. Accurate donor records and timely acknowledgments are essential.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience with donor databases, and the ability to collaborate with development, finance, and communications staff on fundraising initiatives.