We are seeking a Development Assistant. The successful candidate will be curious, driven, organized and a firm believer in the importance of quality data and systems management. The Development Assistant will report to the Director of Development and will work closely with him/her to support all in- house development department functions including, but not limited to: acknowledgments; database management; coordinating appeal mailings and other related mailings; donor research and special events support.

Responsibilities:

• Database Management
• Create, update, and maintain policies and procedures for all development database systems
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of all data
• Ensure all acknowledgement letters are promptly issued
• Create, maintain, and improve data transfer systems between donor database, online fundraising, and email platforms,
• Work with the Directors of Development to develop systems to track donor ratings, capacity, and background information
• Coordinate data sharing with other departments

Reporting and System Management

• Oversee all reporting systems and processes
• Produce regular and ad-hoc reports for development and finance departments to ensure effective tracking and management of donations
• Create customized reports for individual team members to ensure proper tracking and follow up of donors
• Create and pull mailing and email lists
• Pull lists and properly code constituents for direct mail
• Oversee online donation processes
• Manage credit card merchant processors and PCI compliance requirements

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 1 - 2 years’ experience using Kindful preferred
• Experience with Adobe Suite and Canva
• Experience with online fundraising platforms
• Experience creating systems to share information between databases
• Experience with creating and customizing reports

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strategic independent thinker with strong analytical skills
• Driven team player with a can-do attitude and a passion for our shared work as an organization
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and coordinate multiple priorities
• Problem solving abilities paired with excellent judgment
• Ability answer questions from non-technical users
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well independently and as team member. Ability to take initiative and follow tasks through to completion.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rosenberg, TX 77471: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)