Development Assistant Jobs

TITLE: Development Assistant

LINE OF BUSINESS/DIVISION: Operations/Development

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Systems, Development

NUMBER OF POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: 0

LOCATION: Arlington, VA. Hybrid schedule available.

Position Summary

The Development Assistant is responsible for a variety of tasks related to the operations of the Development Team and reports to the Director of Systems for Development. The Development Assistant is responsible for managing the tax acknowledgement letters for all gifts, either through our contracted outsourcing vendor or those completed in-house. The position is also responsible for providing data capture support for the Frontline Fundraisers on the Development Team and will work extensively with our Raiser’s Edge CRM. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, organized and comfortable with a workload that will shift fluidly between time-sensitive projects. This is a fast-paced, exciting opportunity to join an innovative team with a 35+ year history of making a real, tangible difference in the national conservation landscape.

Responsibilities & Scope

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist with Planned Giving initiatives, including data entry and hard copy mailings.
• Process and attach in Raiser’s Edge via Papersave outsourced tax acknowledgement letters.
• Work with the Frontline Fundraisers to collect updates and perform regular data capture in Raiser’s Edge related to constituent information, cultivation, and stewardship activities.
• Manage tax acknowledgement letters, including drafting letters for in-house review and completion and coordinating with our contracted vendor for outsourcing.
• Support Development Operations team members by providing back up on projects during peak times and vacations, including but not limited to online gift processing.
• Process tribute cards for gifts that come in with a dedication.
• Assist with hard copy mailings as needed for the broader Development Team.
• Provide data capture support for the Development Team, including tracking and recording deadlines, updates and Action items in Raiser’s Edge as they related to a key major funding relationship.
• Additional projects related to the broader Development Team, as assigned.
• Work closely with Research Manager to provide and document research on prospects and new donors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Organized, detail-oriented and strong work ethic.
• 1-3 years of work experience (internships and volunteer experience included), ideally in a nonprofit Development department.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Conservation experience.
• Passion and interest in the mission of The Conservation Fund.
• Experience working with Raiser’s Edge and other Blackbaud products, knowledge of environmental/conservation nonprofits, and experience working directly with customers/donors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (if applicable)

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Estimated travel – 0%.
• This position does require sporadically working long hours and/or weekends.
• Work is performed in an office setting.

COMPENSATION And BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000, and the position is eligible for opportunities to earn performance-based bonus compensation. The Fund offers a highly competitive package of benefits including employer contributions for health care, paid holidays, vacation and personal/sick leave, retirement plan and more.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

• Please submit cover letter and resume with application***

Apply at https://www.conservationfund.org/careers

To learn more about The Conservation Fund, visit https://www.conservationfund.org.

Frequently cited statistics show that women and people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they think they meet 100% of the criteria. If you meet many but not all the criteria and feel you may be a good fit for the role, The Conservation Fund encourages you to apply.

The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave status, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. The Fund prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.

PI216518485