Job Description

The Development & Marketing Associate will provide essential support to the Development & Marketing Director in executing fundraising, community engagement, and event initiatives. This role involves donor relations, event coordination, and various administrative responsibilities aimed at advancing the organization's fundraising goals and maintaining strong relationships with donors and volunteers. Experience with the DonorPerfect database is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising & Donor Relations:

  • Support the Development & Marketing Director in implementing fundraising strategies and campaigns.

  • Manage donor communications, including acknowledgments, appeals, and stewardship efforts.

  • Maintain accurate donor records and manage data entry in DonorPerfect.

  • Assist with identifying and cultivating donor prospects through research and outreach.

  • Prepare reports and presentations related to fundraising activities.

• Event Coordination:

  • Assist in planning and executing fundraising and community engagement events.

  • Coordinate event logistics, including vendor management, volunteer coordination, and day-of-event execution.

  • Develop event materials, such as invitations, programs, and signage.

  • Support post-event activities, including data entry, donor follow-up, and reporting.

• Administrative & Marketing Support:

  • Perform administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and preparing correspondence.

  • Collaborate on marketing initiatives, including social media, newsletters, and promotional materials.

  • Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience in relationship-building, with a demonstrated ability to engage with diverse audiences.

• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ability to work independently.

• Proficiency with fundraising databases (DonorPerfect experience required).

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word (including mail merges), and Outlook.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in donor relations and public speaking.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or a similar role.

• 2-3 years of progressive responsibility in a fundraising role.

• Ability to think strategically and initiate contact with donor prospects.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities.

Work Schedule: This position follows a 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off. Occasional evenings, weekends, and early mornings may be required to accommodate events or meetings. The final schedule will be determined by the Development & Marketing Director.

Desired Skills and Experience

The Development & Marketing Associate will provide essential support to the Development & Marketing Director in executing fundraising, community engagement, and event initiatives. This role involves donor relations, event coordination, and various administrative responsibilities aimed at advancing the organization's fundraising goals and maintaining strong relationships with donors and volunteers. Experience with the DonorPerfect database is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising & Donor Relations:

Support the Development & Marketing Director in implementing fundraising strategies and campaigns.

Manage donor communications, including acknowledgments, appeals, and stewardship efforts.

Maintain accurate donor records and manage data entry in DonorPerfect.

Assist with identifying and cultivating donor prospects through research and outreach.

Prepare reports and presentations related to fundraising activities.

Event Coordination:

Assist in planning and executing fundraising and community engagement events.

Coordinate event logistics, including vendor management, volunteer coordination, and day-of-event execution.

Develop event materials, such as invitations, programs, and signage.

Support post-event activities, including data entry, donor follow-up, and reporting.

Administrative & Marketing Support:

Perform administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and preparing correspondence.

Collaborate on marketing initiatives, including social media, newsletters, and promotional materials.

Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions.

Qualifications:

Required:

Experience in relationship-building, with a demonstrated ability to engage with diverse audiences.

High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ability to work independently.

Proficiency with fundraising databases (DonorPerfect experience required).

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word (including mail merges), and Outlook.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in donor relations and public speaking.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.

3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or a similar role.

2-3 years of progressive responsibility in a fundraising role.

Ability to think strategically and initiate contact with donor prospects.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities.

Work Schedule:
This position follows a 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off. Occasional evenings, weekends, and early mornings may be required to accommodate events or meetings. The final schedule will be determined by the Development & Marketing Director.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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