Development Assistant

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)/USA

The mission of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)/USA is to accompany, serve, and advocate for refugees and other forcibly displaced persons. JRS works in 58 countries around the globe to meet the educational, health, psychosocial, and emergency needs of over 1.2 million refugees and other forcibly displaced persons without regard to race, ethnic origin, or religious beliefs.

Job Description

The Development Assistant is an integral part of the Development Team. The Development Team raises funds from individuals, foundations and corporations to support the life-changing work of the organization. This person will be responsible for providing administrative support, processing donations, preparing acknowledgement letters and facilitating other communications with (JRS)/USA’s internal and external constituencies. The Development Assistant reports to the Development Manager.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up to date donor database of constituent records
• Perform data entry including donor updates and donation processing
• Prepare and disseminate acknowledgement letters for supporters
• Assist with direct mail appeals, stewardship mailings, and other donor communications
• Conduct research for donor reports and grant funding
• Support donor outreach and special events
• Manage physical filing system
• Provide support to the VP/Director of Development
• Provide other administrative support as needed

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and any experience with development software, Donor Perfect, eTapestry or Salesforce a plus
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to take initiative, function independently, and exercise good judgment
• Prior experience in a professional environment preferred, especially in a development role