Administrative Assistant, Development-Focused

Why Work with Us

• Mission-Oriented Work – Work in a mission-driven nonprofit team, contributing to programs that support civil society and promote accountable governance.
• Professional Growth – Gain hands-on experience in development and fundraising activities within a respected international nonprofit environment.
• Strategic Connections – Collaborate with government institutions, civil society organizations, and international partners to drive impactful change.
• Global Impact – Join a diverse, high-performing team where your individual contributions make a tangible difference in achieving our 2026–2030 strategic goals.

What You’ll Do

• Perform accurate, detail-oriented data entry, reporting, and documentation within CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines across administrative, operational, and project-based work.
• Conduct donor and prospect research, including giving capacity, philanthropic interests, and relationship mapping, to support cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Track gifts, manage donor acknowledgment processes, and support stewardship activities to ensure timely, accurate donor recognition.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for leadership, board members, and donor engagements.
• Cook up complex calendars and scheduling, including meetings across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
• Draft and proofread professional written communications, correspondence, and donor-facing materials.
• Cook up logistics for events, meetings, and donor engagements, with close attention to detail and guest experience.
• Support basic financial tracking, expense reporting, and budget administration for the Development team.
• Handle confidential and sensitive donor, board, and organizational information with discretion and integrity.
• Anticipate the needs of leadership and the Development team, proactively resolving issues before they escalate.
• Represent the organization and its mission professionally in all donor, board, and external interactions.

What We’re Looking For

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-5 years of administrative experience; nonprofit or development/fundraising experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, Google Suite, and CRM/database platforms.
• Pioneering ability to work independently in a remote environment with reliable internet access and a dedicated home workspace.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.