Development Operations Assistant

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Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Department

RCH Foundation

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Starting Pay Rate Range

$20.96 - $26.20

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

The Development Operations Assistant supports the Development Officer and development team with donor communications, administrative coordination, gift acknowledgments, event support, campaign tracking, and routine donor database updates. This role is cross-trained to provide basic CRM coverage during staff absences or high-volume fundraising periods while the Data Specialist remains the primary owner of database structure, reporting standards, data integrity systems, and CRM administration.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
• Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate donor stewardship activities, including gift acknowledgements, recognition, and appreciation initiatives.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising campaigns and special projects.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Foundation leadership and Development Officers.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take meeting notes, and track follow-up action items.
• Assist with planning and logistics for Foundation events, donor meetings, and volunteer activities.
• Prepare donor communications, mailings, presentations, and other development materials.
• Collaborate with the Data Specialist to support donor database accuracy, reporting requests, and campaign tracking.
• Maintain project timelines and ensure deadlines are met across multiple fundraising initiatives.
• Coordinate board and committee meeting logistics, materials, and documentation.
• Assist with budget tracking, purchasing, invoice processing, and other departmental administrative functions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal departments, donors, volunteers, and community partners, providing exceptional customer service.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes, and operational efficiency within the Foundation.
• Maintain confidentiality of donor information and adhere to Foundation policies and ethical fundraising standards.
• Support Development Officers with portfolio management activities, stewardship follow-up, and special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and strategic goals of the Monument Health Foundation.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies

Preferred:

Experience - 1+ years of Clerical Experience; 1+ years of Computer Skills-MS Office Applications

Education - Bachelors degree in Related Field

Physical Requirements:

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Category

Business Administration

Job Family

Development

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type

Regular

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