Development Assistant

Description We are hiring a proactive and tech-savvy Development Assistant to join our client's team and work closely with the Development Director. The Development Assistant is critical role in building and maintaining positive relationships with donors, ensuring their experiences with the organization are fulfilling, and ultimately contributing to the organization's fundraising success and mission fulfillment.Opportunity provides way for you to make a positive impact professionally with the flexibility of a part-time schedule (approximately 25 hours weekly). Responsibilities:

Update and maintain donor records and files in database accurately and in a timely manner, including pledges, donations, and acknowledgements.

Prepare and generate reports from the database for the Development Director to support fundraising efforts.

Serve as the initial point of contact for donors and sponsors, communicating professionally and confidentially on behalf of the Foundation.

Produce written correspondence for acknowledgements, appeals, and stewardship to convey the impact of donors' contributions.

Organize and maintain Foundation's information and documents systematically.

Assist with various projects as directed by the Development Director.

If you're ready to be the hero behind the scenes, supporting fundraising efforts and making a difference in our community, we want to hear from you! Apply now or call our team at (563) 359-3995 directly to learn more! Christin, Erin, Katherine and Paige are great points of contact for this opportunity! Requirements Experience working with databases, preferably Access, CRM systems, or nonprofit fundraising software like Bloomerang.Comfortable with technology and eager to learn new tools; not afraid to experiment and write reports.Familiarity with QuickBooks is a plus, as collaboration with the accounting department may be required.Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Detail-oriented with the ability to record donations accurately and consistently.Ability to work well with minimal supervision, while also proactively communicating with the Development Director.Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .