Fundraising & Donor Relations Assistant

Slo Classical; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

SLO Classical Academy in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a part-time Development Assistant to support the Development Director in fundraising and donor relations, events, and data management. This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and community engagement.

The successful candidate will manage donor communications, assist with events, and help with campaigns using Google Suite, Salesforce, and donor portals. Flexible hours and a collaborative team environment are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage donor communications, promotions and recordkeeping for annual fundraisers.
• Assist in planning and implementing internal fundraising programs and events.
• Organize Family Fundraising Goal program and track gifts and billing.
• Track sponsorships and help secure new sponsors.
• Provide donor and family support via email, phone and in person.
• Maintain donor database and generate weekly transaction reports.
• Create email campaigns and manage distribution lists.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Volunteer coordination

Project & event planning

Data analysis & reporting

Flexibility

Education

None

Tools

Google Suite

Salesforce

GoFundMe Pro

Airtable

Active Campaign

Mac literacy

Job description

SLO Classical Academy in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a part-time Development Assistant to support the Development Director in fundraising and donor relations, events, and data management. This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and community engagement.

The successful candidate will manage donor communications, assist with events, and help with campaigns using Google Suite, Salesforce, and donor portals. Flexible hours and a collaborative team environment are offered.