Development Assistant

The Development Assistant is responsible for donation processing and reporting, data entry, and donor acknowledgments and general development office support.

Salary Range: $24.00/hr - $26.00/hr
Schedule: Per diem - (8-12 hours/week)

Qualifications:

•  3 years of data entry and administrative experience, preferably in a fundraising environment.
• Proficiency in databases and Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
• Detail-oriented and effective time management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with high degree of accuracy.
• Flexibility to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to the mission and goals of DDI.

Responsibilities:

• Donation processing and CRM oversight: Process donations, matching gifts, pledge reports, and event confirmations in donor CRM. Ensure that coding of all gifts is consistent and accurate.
• Donor acknowledgments: Prepare timely and accurate gift acknowledgement letters.
• Budget support: Update budgets with revenue and expenses. Donation reconciliation with finance department as needed.
• Generate mailing and gift lists using CRM and prep lists for the mail house.
• Order development department supplies.
• Event support of major fundraisers and donor cultivation event(s).
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.