Advancement Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing the constituent database: Recording gifts and statements of intent, logging donor communications and conversations, pulling mailing and donor lists, tracking mailing and other campaigns, generating reports and dashboards, helping to coordinate fundraising events, managing the donor acknowledgement process, assisting with donor research and prospective donor identification, fielding inquiries into the office with professionalism and sociability, helping to coordinate development communications.
• Managing the office, including inventory, file storage, and other administrative needs.

Requirements

• A strong commitment to Jesus Christ and a solid understanding of the Word of God, evidenced by a godly lifestyle.
• A passion for Christian education, aligned with DC’s mission and biblical values.

Education & Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Two years or more of experience in nonprofit development, communications, or related field.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong personal relationship skills and the ability to work closely with a wide range of people.
• Office management skills.
• A high level of professionalism, including a high level of discretion and respect for confidentiality.
• Project management skills.
• Computer literacy and aptitude, including Microsoft Office products and CRM databases.
• A background in Raisers Edge NXT preferred.

Benefits

• Some nights and weekends for special events.