Fundraising Support & Donor Relations Assistant

Children's National Hospital; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Development Assistant to support a fundraising unit within the Foundation. You will assist with events, donor communications, and data entry in Raiser's Edge, helping to cultivate gifts and manage donor relations.

The role requires strong writing and interpersonal skills, a Bachelor's degree, and eagerness to grow in nonprofit fundraising. Flexible, team-oriented, and detail-driven candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required).
• 0 years related experience, including volunteer/internship work (Required).
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Desire to grow in the development field.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; willingness to learn Raiser’s Edge, Convio, InDesign, and Donor Drive.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently and with others.
• Flexible, courteous, patient, and team-oriented.
• Experience with social media preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Development officer to plan and execute fundraising events.
• Contact vendors to manage events and track expenses.
• Support trustee campaigns with logistical material preparation and data entry.
• Prepare solicitation materials and assist in donor visits and proposals.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Convio

InDesign

Donor Drive

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Development Assistant to support a fundraising unit within the Foundation. You will assist with events, donor communications, and data entry in Raiser's Edge, helping to cultivate gifts and manage donor relations.

The role requires strong writing and interpersonal skills, a Bachelor's degree, and eagerness to grow in nonprofit fundraising. Flexible, team-oriented, and detail-driven candidates are encouraged to apply.