Job Opportunity at The Children's Center

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

$16-$18.50/hour

As a key member of the Development team, the full-time Development Assistant plays an integral role in supporting all department activities including managing the database, working on all events, donor management, direct mail coordination and correspondence, and supporting the Board of Trustees. This position will report to the Development Director.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Provide support for all development activities and serve as the main contact when team members are not available.
• Manage the department use of Raiser’s Edge database, including entering gifts and production of mailing lists, donor acknowledgments, various reports, and maintaining data accuracy.
• Work with finance staff to ensure accurate reporting of gifts.
• Support Development Manager with all special event logistics, including registration, venue set up, onsite operations and post-event follow up.
• Support the Development Director with daily tasks and meeting preparation as needed.
• Attend all Development and Board of Trustee meetings for the purpose of taking the minutes and ordering, pick up and setting up meals for attendees. Also distributes minutes and maintains records for these committees.
• Perform donor and prospect research on individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Maintain and cultivate effective relationships with donors and prospects.

Who Are You?

• You are curious and driven. You have a Bachelor’s degree and are excited by opportunities to learn and grow. You can adapt to new ideas, processes, and concepts. You thrive on a fast-paced team and are willing to pitch in and do what it takes in pursuit of the team’s goals.
• You are a people person. You are skilled at connecting with others, building relationships and delivering high-quality customer service with a smile.
• You have at least 2-3 years of professional experience. You have demonstrated excellence with acute attention to detail and the ability to self-direct, anticipate roadblocks, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and prioritize among competing goals.
• You are analytical. You ask questions and enjoy using numbers to find the answers. You are skilled at analyzing and manipulating data and presenting it in a digestible format.
• You are passionate. Passionate about issues, your role, our impact. That passion energizes you.
• You invest in people. You recognize you are part of a whole. You learn from others, teach those around you, and truly care about the people you work with.

Desired Skills and experience:

• Experience with donor databases, ideally Raiser’s Edge.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Nonprofit Experience.
• Local knowledge of the Utah philanthropic community.

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume to Joelle Kanshepolsky at jkanshepolsky@tccslc.org and state “Development Assistant” in the subject. Open until filled.