DEVELOPMENT OFFICE ASSISTANT LITTLE FLOWER HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Responsibilities

• Process and accurately record all incoming gifts and revenue in Raiser’s Edge, including donations, event proceeds, and other fundraising revenue.
• Coincide timely and accurate donor acknowledgments and other gift-related correspondence.
• Maintain accurate constituent information, gift records, donor profiles, and supporting documentation in Raiser’s Edge.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files related to donors, fundraising, events, and communications.
• Coincide matching-gift and third-party donation processing, including completing required documentation, communicating with matching-gift organizations, and retrieving reports from corporate and donor-giving platforms.
• Aid in weekly, monthly, and year-end gift reconciliation between the Advancement and Finance Offices, including preparing documentation for the annual audit.
• Aid in the creation, distribution, and tracking of donor communications, including email campaigns, direct-mail appeals, newsletters, and solicitations.
• Aid in the planning, preparation, and execution of fundraising and alumnae events throughout the year.
• Offer administrative support to the Advancement team and, as needed, other members of the school’s administrative team.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files related to donors, fundraising, events, and communications.

Qualifications

• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or another fundraising or constituent relationship management database is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, social media platforms, and email marketing tools.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud applications, or similar graphic design and content-creation platforms is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly in data entry, recordkeeping, and proofreading.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Professional, personable, and service-oriented when communicating with donors, alumnae, families, and colleagues.
• Strong planning, prioritization, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and full benefits. Candidates interested in this position should submit their cover letter, resume, and references to Kerri Ditro, Director of Institutional Advancement at: Kerri.ditro@lfchs.org. The deadline for applications is September 11, 2026. Interviews will be given to the most qualified applicants.

PA required clearances and Safe Environment clearances must be presented before employment can begin. As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith is a factor in employment-related decisions. In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Office of Catholic Education at 215-587-3700.