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Development Associate
Jobs / Aug 07, 2018
The Catholic Education Advancement Office is looking for a Development Associate
The job description is attached.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Primary Responsibility: Provide administrative support for Inner-City Scholarship Fund
Direct Supervisor: Deputy Director
Responsibilities:
- Support Deputy Director with scheduling, mailings, meeting preparation, and other administrative tasks as needed
- Assist Deputy Director with planning staff retreats and other staff meetings, professional development programs and more including materials production
- Assist Deputy Director with oversight and coordination of volunteer committees and respective enrichment programs
- Responsible for timely preparation of a high volume of tax acknowledgement letters and other donor correspondence
- Coordinate production of Board of Trustee semi-annual meeting materials as well as all Board of Trustee committee meeting materials throughout the year. This is includes production of robust meeting books, agendas and minutes
- Assist with summer intern program administration
- Provide support to Inner-City Junior Committee staff liaison including coordination of enrichment programs, annual meetings, social and fundraising events
- Act as front desk associate and handle most phone coverage
- Assist with major fundraising events and projects as needed
Performance Standards:
- Ensure that all acknowledgements are completed within the stated office timeframe and sent with appropriate content and enclosures
- Ensure that all donor-related situations are handled immediately
- Ensure that mailings meet quality standards and are sent on time
- Represent Inner-City in a professional and positive manner at all times
- Be a team player, pitch in when needed
- Manage workflow and prioritize effectively
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in fundraising and development
- Ability to work independently and as part of a development team
- Ability to work well with broad spectrum of constituents from volunteers to major donors to senior staff
- Familiarity with web research
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge and PowerPoint a plus
Personal Characteristics:
- Intelligent, articulate, highly motivated self-starter with strong inter-personal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong time management skills; ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Team player who seeks out opportunities to advance organization