Development Assistant

Position Summary

The Development Assistant is an integral member of the development team and will be primarily responsible for providing the administrative, operational, and analytical support necessary to manage and improve the team’s fundraising and relationships. The Development Assistant will conduct prospect research and maintain an accurate donor database to inform fundraising efforts. This position requires strong organizational skills and an ability to independently prioritize as well as multi-task. This position reports to the Data and Analytics Manager, with additional oversight from the Individual Giving Manager as needed. This position is hybrid, with required in-person working days on Tuesday, Friday, and other days as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides general administrative support to the development team, including but not limited to scheduling meetings, taking meeting notes, tracking projects in Asana, following up with donors or vendors as needed, and having general awareness of the needs of the department
• Maintains an accurate donor database in Raiser’s Edge by creating donor records, updating biographical, geographical, and financial information, and managing processes related to data entry such as gift processing and donor contact records
• Manages weekly gift approval, gift processing and acknowledgment process
• Assists with data exports from Raiser’s Edge such as creating donor lists for grant reports and creating and maintaining lists for development communications
• In collaboration with Manager of Data and Analytics, creates and maintains Power BI dashboards and Power Automate workflows
• Drafts short written materials, such as acknowledgement letters and customized short correspondence with donors
• Prepares staff for donor meetings and events by producing meeting memos and supplementary materials
• Assists in the production and distribution of reports, mailings, mass emails, and other communications materials to supporters
• Leverages technologies such as iWave, Wealth Engine, and Impala to screen prospects and regularly produces donor prospect research profiles to inform donor strategies
• Assists with virtual and occasional in-person events by developing event materials, tracking RSVPs, and helping with day-of logistics
• Maintains development department digital files and materials in SharePoint and Raiser's Edge
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a professional setting, which may include internships; preferably administrative, research and/or analytical in nature
• Experience with and propensity towards using databases, data maintenance, data analysis, and technology. Experience with donor databases such as Raiser’s Edge a plus
• Capacity to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work independently while functioning as a member of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organized, superior attention to detail and follow-through; ability to organize others
• The ability to recognize repeating patterns to help develop protocols for a growing department
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Interest in pursuing a career in nonprofit fundraising

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training.

Disclaimer: This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.