Planned Giving & Marketing Development Assistant

The-Salvation-Arm; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in San Francisco seeks a Development Assistant to support Planned Giving Directors and the Director of Marketing and Communications. The role is steady, offering about 30 hours for Planned Giving and 10 hours for Marketing each week, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and donor stewardship.

You will create print and digital collateral using Canva and AI tools, manage marketing calendars, support campaigns, and maintain donor files in the division's centralized database.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of administrative experience in fundraising or marketing.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Driver’s license preferred in California.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Planned Giving Directors and the Director of Marketing and Communications.
• Create print and digital marketing collateral using Canva and AI tools.
• Support fundraising campaigns with data entry and reporting.
• Coordinate marketing projects and donor communications.
• Maintain donor files and ensure accurate records.

Skills

Communication skills

Marketing mindset

Initiative

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Remote collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

CA Driver’s license (preferred)

Tools

Blackbaud

Crescendo

Job description

The Salvation Army in San Francisco seeks a Development Assistant to support Planned Giving Directors and the Director of Marketing and Communications. The role is steady, offering about 30 hours for Planned Giving and 10 hours for Marketing each week, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and donor stewardship.

You will create print and digital collateral using Canva and AI tools, manage marketing calendars, support campaigns, and maintain donor files in the division's centralized database.