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Sarah's Inn

Development Assistant

Forest Park, IL · On-site

$46K - $50K/yr

Sarah's Inn is a community-based non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of ... Development Assistant Department: Development Reports To: Development and Communications Manager ...

Sarah's Inn

Development Assistant

Forest Park, IL

$18 - $24.50/hr

Sarah's Inn is a community-based non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of ... Development Assistant Department: Development Reports To: Development and Communications Manager ...

The Bronx

Development Assistant

Marquette, MI · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Development Assistant for a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and communities through ...

Autism New Jersey

Development Assistant

Robbinsville, NJ · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Position Development Assistant Summary The Development Assistant will report to the Development ... Prior nonprofit development experience * Prior experience planning events or campaigns * Fluency ...

Autism New Jersey

Development Assistant

Robbinsville, NJ · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Position Development Assistant Summary The Development Assistant will report to the Development ... Prior nonprofit development experience * Prior experience planning events or campaigns * Fluency ...

Heartbeet Lifesharing

Development Assistant

Hardwick, VT · Hybrid

$18 - $20/hr

Heartbeet Lifesharing - Hardwick, VT Heartbeet Lifesharing is a licensed non-profit licensed ... Development Assistant Heartbeet is looking for a Development Assistant tosupport the Executive ...

Heartbeet Lifesharing

Development Assistant

Hardwick, VT · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Heartbeet Lifesharing - Hardwick, VT Heartbeet Lifesharing is a licensed non-profit licensed ... Development Assistant Heartbeet is looking for a Development Assistant to support the Executive ...

Heartbeet Lifesharing

Development Assistant

Hardwick, VT · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Heartbeet Lifesharing - Hardwick, VT Heartbeet Lifesharing is a licensed non-profit licensed ... Development Assistant Heartbeet is looking for a Development Assistant to support the Executive ...

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How much do nonprofit development assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for nonprofit development assistant in the United States is $21.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a nonprofit development assistant do?

A Nonprofit Development Assistant supports the fundraising and donor engagement activities of a nonprofit organization. Their responsibilities often include managing donor databases, preparing fundraising materials, assisting with event planning, processing donations, and communicating with donors. They play a key role in ensuring that fundraising campaigns run smoothly and that donors receive timely acknowledgment. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for supporting the mission of the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nonprofit development assistant?

To thrive as a Nonprofit Development Assistant, you need organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in fundraising or nonprofit management, often supported by a bachelor's degree. Familiarity with donor management software (such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce), MS Office Suite, and basic data analysis is typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills help you engage donors and support fundraising efforts. These skills and qualities are essential for efficiently managing donor relations, supporting fundraising campaigns, and contributing to the nonprofit's mission.

What are some common challenges a nonprofit development assistant may face in their daily work?

Nonprofit Development Assistants often juggle multiple tasks, such as managing donor databases, coordinating fundraising events, and supporting grant writing efforts. A common challenge is balancing administrative duties with time-sensitive fundraising campaigns, especially during peak event seasons. Additionally, ensuring accurate and timely communication with donors and stakeholders requires strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Collaborating closely with development directors, volunteers, and program staff is essential, as teamwork helps address shifting priorities and deadlines.

What is the difference between Nonprofit Development Assistant vs Nonprofit Fundraising Coordinator?

AspectNonprofit Development AssistantNonprofit Fundraising Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesSupports fundraising efforts, manages donor databases, assists with event planningLeads fundraising campaigns, develops strategies, manages donor relationships
Required SkillsCommunication, organization, basic fundraising knowledgeStrategic planning, relationship management, advanced fundraising skills
CredentialsTypically an associate degree or relevant experienceOften requires a bachelor's degree in related field
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, supporting development teamOffice and event environments, direct donor engagement

The Nonprofit Development Assistant primarily provides support to fundraising activities, focusing on administrative tasks and donor database management. In contrast, the Nonprofit Fundraising Coordinator takes a lead role in developing and executing fundraising strategies. While both roles require strong communication skills and familiarity with nonprofit fundraising, the Coordinator position generally demands more experience and strategic planning abilities.

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Infographic showing various Nonprofit Development Assistant job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,409 per year, or $21.8 per hour.

Development Assistant

Forest Park, IL • On-site

Sarah's Inn
Non-Profits • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Sarah's Innexternal

$46K - $50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Sarah's Inn is a community-based non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of
those affected by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations. Our
services and initiatives focus on ending relationship violence through domestic violence crisis intervention,
community education, and violence prevention programs for youth.
Job Title: Development Assistant
Department: Development
Reports To: Development and Communications Manager
Status: Exempt/Full-Time
Position Summary: The Development Assistant provides essential administrative and operational
support to Sarah's Inn's development program, with primary responsibility for accurate and timely gift
processing, donor database maintenance, private grant administration, and event support. The
Development Assistant works closely with the Development team to ensure donor records are accurate,
gifts are properly documented and acknowledged, fundraising and grant deadlines are tracked, event
information and materials are organized, and development systems remain current and reliable. The
Development Assistant reports to the Development & Communications Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.
Provide administrative and operational support to the Development Department to ensure accurate gift
processing, effective donor stewardship, organized fundraising systems, and successful execution of
events and other development activities as assigned. Success in this position requires exceptional
attention to detail, strong follow-through, sound judgment, and the ability to identify and resolve
discrepancies.
  • Manage accurate and timely entry and acknowledgment of gifts ensuring gifts are entered using
    established coding and documentation procedures, while reviewing gifts and constituent
    information for accuracy and completeness prior to entry.
  • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the donor database through consistent data entry practices,
    routine quality-control review, record updates, duplicate management, and ongoing database
    clean-up.
  • Complete timely reconciliation of gifts, and support monthly reconciliation of private contributions
    between Development and Finance departments; provide and maintain clear supporting
    documentation and resolve discrepancies as needed.
  • Support the successful planning and implementation of development events through effective
    administrative coordination, logistical support, and timely maintenance of event records and
    tracking systems.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support for development activities, including appeals, donor
    stewardship, and related initiatives, while maintaining accurate records and documentation.
  • Maintain organized inventory and storage of Development supplies, outreach materials, and other
    development materials.
  • Collaborate with the Volunteer & In-Kind Coordinator to ensure in-kind donations are accurately
    documented in the donor database and acknowledged according to established procedures.
  • Provide administrative support for development related communication and digital fundraising
    activities, as needed.
  • Assist with preparing materials for meetings, including committee, board and associate board

meetings.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location and Schedule:
Sarah's Inn Office- Forest Park
Overall, this position is Monday through Friday during normal business hours, however there will be exceptions
requiring evening and weekend hours (i.e. for Client or Sarah's Inn Events, outreach events).
Education and/or Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 2+ years of relevant professional experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, administration,
    database management, and/or event administration.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and Google Suite
    programs.
  • Experience working with donor databases or CRMs required; nonprofit experience
    strongly preferred.
  • Experience with gift processing, reconciliation, fundraising events, and/or
    development operations strongly preferred.
  • Experience with design software, such as Canva, preferred.
  • Availability to work some evening and weekend hours.Knowledge and Skills:
  • Commitment to Sarah's Inn's mission and anti-violence.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload and maintain multiple
    tracking systems, deadlines, and recurring processes simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow established procedures consistently while recognizing
    when information is incomplete, inconsistent, or requires clarification.
  • Strong follow-through and ability to independently monitor assigned work through
    completion.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, writing and proofreading skills.
  • Ability to problem solve and make decisions individually and/or within a team and
    take necessary action.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in diverse and persistent situations.
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide variety of people,
    including but not limited to, board members, staff, volunteers, interns, government
    officials, community partners, organizational donors, media.
  • Commitment to and experience in working with people from diverse cultural, ethnic,
    social economic backgrounds and lifestyles.
  • Valid driver's license, current insurance and reliable car.

Success Factors/Job Competencies:
  • Integrity & Ethics - models Sarah's Inn's Vision, Mission & Values
  • Customer Focus - demonstrates commitment to customer
  • Collaboration & Teamwork - embraces an inclusive workplace
  • Quality - produces quality work product
  • Innovation/Continuous Improvement - finds new and better ways of doing things
  • Job Knowledge - demonstrates a clear understanding of and executes roles and responsibilities
  • Time Management/Productivity - manages time and resources effectively
  • Problem Solving/Decision Making - demonstrates proper judgment, problem solving and decision
    making
  • Independence/Initiative - works with little or no supervision and seeks out new work
  • Communication - effectively communicates

Physical demands and work environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit;
use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision
abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.
Performance Standards:
  • Annual performance evaluation
  • Attainment of annual goals established between supervisor and incumbent

Approval/revision date: August 2026
Sarah's Inn is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or
disability. EOE/M/F/D/V

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