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Position Title: Development Assistant

Program: Administration

Reports To: Director of Development & Community Relations

Classification: Full time, Non-Exempt

Wage: $22 - $26/hour, DOE

Job Summary: The Development Assistant supports the Director of Development & Community Relations in implementing the development, fundraising and community engagement. This position has primary responsibility for print materials, newsletters, online content, and engaging the public to increase agency visibility.

• With the Development Director, creates, updates, and implements annual fundraising plans to increase revenue for the agency
• Coordinates fundraising campaigns (including annual direct mail appeals) and special events to secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations/businesses
• Supports, solicits, thanks, and engages donors to meet fundraising goals; assists with stewardship of major donors, planned giving, and foundation relationships
• Manages donor database; creates and generates acknowledgements, receipts and thank you notes in a timely manner
• Serves as primary point of contact for inkind donors and supporter inquiries
• Maintains grant files, including potential funder info and grant applications submitted
• Assists with researching potential sources of grant funding, writing letters of intent and grant applications, and maintaining schedules for private foundation grant applications, reports, and renewals
Marketing and Communications
• Coordinates and designs online and print communications for the agency, including newsletters and enews, agency/program marketing materials and promotional display, annual report, social media, and website content
• Coordinates awarenessraising events and advocacyrelated publicity
• Maintains agency mailing lists and designs strategies to reach/engage different audiences
• Interviews and interacts with staff and youth clients; uses data and reallife examples to tell the story of agency’s impact and results
• Conducts tours and represents agency for presentations
Administrative and Community Engagement
• Interacts with staff, youth/clients, donors, volunteers, and the public in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner; models respect and encourages culture of philanthropy
• Maintains strict confidentiality of client, agency, and donor information
• Utilizes fundraising and marketing data to monitor and report on campaigns and results
• Assists with compilation of agency client data into reports and dashboards for use in grant applications, reporting, quality assurance, and development/marketing efforts
• Other duties as assigned

Specifications and Qualifications

Education and Training:

Training in nonprofit fundraising, development, public relations, and event planning preferred.

Job Related Experience:

Experience in non-profit development work and/or successful fundraising required, including direct mail appeals; events; use of CRM/donor database (Givebutter); and marketing or public relations. Familiarity with youth development or homeless programs, and advocacy preferred.

Specialized Skills:

Excellent communications skills, both written and oral; ability to engage and influence others via phone, email, and in person. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Able to work independently and as a team. Windows-based computer, word processing, layout, mail merge, Excel, and web/social media skills required. Data analysis, database, graphic design or photography/video skills, and valid driver’s license preferred.

Cognitive Requirements:

Able to communicate and write skillfully in English, and compose original content and correspondence with excellent readability. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Able to self teach/self-directed. Flexibility and ability to multi-task is a must.

Physical Requirements:

Able to sit for long periods, climb stairs, lift and sort donations, use a computer, speak in public, and travel to community sites. Able to lift 10 pounds or more

Work Environment:

Office environment and various community settings. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) in-person office position with work performed during normal weekday business hours. Occasional schedule changes, evening or weekend hours, and/or travel required for deadlines and events.

Competitive Benefit Package:Health/Dental/Vision

Employer paid Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability and ME Paid Family Medical Leave

Retirement Account with Matching Contribution after one year of service

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off