Advancement & Donor Relations Assistant
Part-Time | 2025 Hours/Week | $20$23/Hour DOE
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and personable Advancement & Donor Relations Assistant to support its Advancement team and help cultivate relationships with donors. This is a flexible, part-time opportunity ideal for someone who enjoys a combination of administrative work, donor communication, data management, and relationship-building.
The schedule is flexible within normal MondayFriday business hours. The organization prefers a 34 day work week, with a commitment of approximately 2025 hours per week.
Responsibilities
Support Advancement team projects, initiatives, and special events.
Assist with stewardship efforts for select mid-level donors through personalized mail, email, phone calls, and ongoing communication.
Support the management of major donor caseloads and assist with donor visits.
Conduct donor research and maintain accurate donor records.
Enter and verify financial donations and donor information in Salesforce CRM.
Generate CRM reports to support fundraising and development efforts.
Research and resolve discrepancies or incomplete donor information.
Track donor contacts, activities, responses, and stewardship efforts in the database.
Serve as a primary contact for incoming phone calls and email requests from select mid-level donors.
Support multi-channel donor communications and initiatives designed to strengthen donor relationships.
Maintain contact with external financial institutions as needed to support donor transactions.
Assist with William Booth Society mailings and track related gifts.
Prepare project proposals, major gift collateral, and other development materials.
Compile and report monthly major gift production statistics.
Perform general office and administrative procedures.
Collaborate with the Director of Advancement and other Advancement leadership on short- and long-term donor strategies.
Assist with other Advancement projects and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
High school diploma required; five years of relevant professional experience preferred.
Experience in fundraising, donor relations, development, customer service, administrative support, or a related field.
Experience with Salesforce or another fundraising/CRM database such as Raiser's Edge strongly preferred.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
Ability to research information, maintain accurate records, and resolve discrepancies.
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Flexible and dependable with the ability to work MondayFriday during normal business hours.
Must be able to complete required training upon hire.
Schedule & Compensation
2025 hours per week
MondayFriday during normal business hours
Flexible scheduling based on candidate availability
Preference for a 34 day work week
$20$23/hour, depending on experience
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys relationship management, donor engagement, CRM/database work, and mission-driven administrative support while looking for a flexible part-time schedule.