Fundraising & Donor Relations Assistant

San Luis Obispo Classical Academy; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

San Luis Obispo Classical Academy is seeking a Development Assistant to support the Development Director in implementing, tracking, and managing fundraising activities. The role involves maintaining clean records, editing copy for school communications, assisting with events, and handling online giving portals and donor reporting.

This part-time, year-round, non-exempt position requires strong administrative skills, experience with events, and proficiency in Mac, Google Suite, and donor

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in office work and administration.
• Experience assisting with events.
• Mac literate; proficiency in Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication, promotion, and recordkeeping for annual fundraisers.
• Assist in planning and implementing internal fundraising programs and events.
• Organize the Family Fundraising Goal program and track gifts.
• Track sponsorships and assist with securing new sponsors.
• Provide donor and family support via email, phone, and in person.
• Maintain donor database and ensure data cleanliness.
• Develop and create fundraising pages and sending tax receipts.
• Provide weekly transaction reports to accounting and reconcile data.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Volunteer coordination

Project and event planning

Education

Office administration experience

Tools

Salesforce

GoFundMe Pro

Airtable

Active Campaign

Job description

San Luis Obispo Classical Academy is seeking a Development Assistant to support the Development Director in implementing, tracking, and managing fundraising activities. The role involves maintaining clean records, editing copy for school communications, assisting with events, and handling online giving portals and donor reporting.

This part-time, year-round, non-exempt position requires strong administrative skills, experience with events, and proficiency in Mac, Google Suite, and donor