Development Associate

Status/Classification: Non-Exempt Hourly

Department: Development

Reports To: Development Director

Supervises: No

Remote: 2 days per week

JOB SUMMARY:

The Development Associate is responsible for administrative aspects of development and communication activities. The position is full-time and reports to the Director of Development. The Development Associate plays an important role by providing administrative support (data entry and donor acknowledgment letters) and participates in all fundraising activities including special events, donor relations, marketing, and communications.

Curry Senior Center is a multi-service agency that provides services that support independent living to low-income and homeless seniors living in San Francisco’s Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Acknowledgment Letters:

• Prepare acknowledgment/ the thank you letters for all donations and send them to donors.
• Save all thank you letters in the corresponding donor record in the database

· Database

• Process donations and enter information into the database under the corresponding donor record.
• Manage relationships on the database and communicate accordingly with various stakeholders (Board of Directors, Executive Director, and the Director of Fund Development).
• Maintain and update foundation, corporation, and individual donor records in the database.
• Reconcile donations with the finance department monthly
• Coordinate productions and mailings including creating mail lists for appeals and event invitations.
• Work with other departments to collect and track volunteer hours and enter information into the database.

· Events

• Handle all administrative details associated with the Annual Gala and committee meetings.
• Track gala income and sponsorships in the database, gather and prepare registration materials, and other duties as assigned for fundraising events.
• Prospect and procure raffle donations for the annual gala

· Other Duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience in an administrative position, preferably in a not-for-profit development office
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Database management experience – Salesforce preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A self-starter, data and deadline-driven, and ability to multi-task with solid organizational and time-management skills
• A sense of humor and a positive attitude

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communications skills with the ability to express ideas in a clear, thorough, concise manner.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Solid aptitude for customer service.
• A high degree of skill in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workflow.
• High level of analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to manage self-development.
• Must be action-oriented and can work independently and as a team player.
• Strong computer skills such as Chrome, Google suite, Apple iOS, and Office suite.

Physical Demands

Work will be performed sitting at a desk/chair or standing while speaking and interacting with clients. The position will require average finger dexterity to operate normal office equipment and systems.

Sitting - 80% of the workday

Standing -7% of the workday

Walking - 7% of the workday

Bending - 7% of the workday

Twisting - 1% of the workday

Lifting – 1% of the workday/Moderate, generally not over 10 pounds

Carrying – 1% of the workday/Moderate, generally not over 10 pounds

Climbing - 1% of the workday

TO APPLY: Reply to this posting with a cover letter and resume by email to Curry Senior Center and outlining how your experience and qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All clients are required to wear a mask, common areas are sanitized regularly. To keep our workers as safe as possible, we have provided masks, gloves, and hand sanitizers

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Francisco, CA 94102: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

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

Work Location: One location

Salary : $60,000 - $62,400