DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

Development Assistant Donor Operations

The Development Assistant provides support for all donor-related activities. Key responsibilities include maintaining the donor management system; ensuring accurate and timely gift recording; acknowledgment and reporting; supporting the execution of fundraising and stewardship events; supporting select special development programs; and serving as an advocate for a culture of philanthropy that supports the best interests of the AC and our donors.

Essential Job Functions :

• Upholds the PETS Work Culture Agreement through Praise, Engagement, Trust, and Support.
• Accurately enter all donations, event revenue, and contributions including white mail, credit cards, EFTs, and in-kind gifts in Raiser's Edge in a timely manner;
• Work with the Manager of the Donor Operations and Accounting Department to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the database;
• Prepare and process appropriate donation acknowledgments / tax receipts for donations $250+ including tribute gifts;
• Prepare and process tribute gifts and send out tribute acknowledgement letters / cards in a timely manner;
• Coordinate and support the execution of select development programs including vehicle donations; Amazon, Chewy, and Walmart wish lists; other donation drives;
• Monitor, process and acknowledge gifts through online giving portals in a timely manner;
• Record, facilitate, process, and acknowledge in-kind donations;
• Support fundraising activities by providing reports and other metrics to inform data-driven decisions and the quarterly board report;
• Enters new records for prospects, event invitees, and other new constituent records as needed;
• Assists with the reconciliation of gifts with the Accounting Department at the end of each month as well as at the end of the fiscal and calendar years;
• Provide support as needed for major fundraising and donor stewardship events;
• Support the Mission Advancement team as needed for outreach opportunities;
• Monitor and respond to AC development emails and phone calls, and provide administrative support;
• Work on special projects or other assignments as needed;
• Cross-train on tasks and assignments of the Donor Operations Manager.

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The job description is a guide to the essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Job descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization at the sole discretion of management.

Anti-Cruelty is an equal opportunity employer.