Advancement Associate

The Buckley School•Los Angeles, CA

18d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Buckley School is a dynamic, nurturing learning community committed to equity and inclusion, and as such, seeks to hire talented employees with diverse backgrounds. Advancement Associate The Buckley School, Los Angeles' oldest gender-inclusive learning institution, is seeking an Advancement Associate. This position is responsible for day-to-day coordination and support of the development office and also helps to manage specific alumni efforts and internal events. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Advancement & Donor Relations Produces or creates a wide variety of documents, reports and other materials for staff and volunteers in support of advancement efforts, including, but not limited to: solicitation letters, social media campaigns, Annual Report on Philanthropy, and other Buckley Fund materials. Drafts articles and content and the like for the school's magazine and website and other vehicles for communication about donor relations, and other topics, as needed. Works with Manager of Advancement Services on parent wealth screening and research efforts. Manages donor acknowledgement process and stewardship efforts. Provides overall administrative support for advancement efforts. Events With the Director of Advancement, helps to manage a portfolio of on-campus events, including but not limited to those focused on faculty/staff and alumni, such as including Founder's Day, Alumni Speakers Series, Alumni Sports Day, Alumni Welcome Back Brunch, Faculty and Staff Appreciation, Reunion, etc. Staff special on and off-campus events to process on-site registrations and payments. Provides overall administrative support for all fund-raising events. Alumni Relations Manages alumni social media across Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram including content development, posting, and replies. Provides administrative support for alumni relations activities. Staff alumni events. Other Provides administrative support to the Director of Advancement and all activities in the office. Maintains Advancement Department Master Calendar. Maintains and reconciles Advancement Department budget with the Business Office.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, Masters preferred.
Event planning and production experience, past experience working with cross functional teams preferred.
Basic knowledge of volunteer management best practices and details.
Demonstrates adaptability, dependability, good judgment, strong social skills, assess and make wise decisions.
Demonstrated competency in diversity, multiculturalism, inclusion and equity.
Good interpersonal and written/oral communication skills across all domains.
Models the highest standards of professionalism and creates warm, uplifting and trusting learning environments and working relationships marked by humor, positivity, humility, empathy, excellent emotional intelligence, extraordinary interpersonal skills, and collaboration.
Demonstrates great individual integrity, initiative, self-awareness, commitment to personal and professional growth, and the ability to receive and apply feedback.
Knowledge of and demonstrated competency in diversity, equity and inclusion.
Demonstrates adaptability, dependability, good judgment, and strong social and decision-making skills.
Demonstrates strong communication skills in person, in writing, by phone and through other electronic means (such as Zoom).
Overarching knowledge of developing social media plans and campaigns.

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred.
Event planning and production experience, past experience working with cross functional teams preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates mailings and electronic communications.
Implements stewardship program, including donor recognition activities.
Produces donor acknowledgement letters.
Creates briefing documents on prospective donors.
Helps manage on-campus events, including but not limited to those focused on faculty/staff and alumni.
Coordinates mailings including invitation design.
Manages guest lists and RSVPs.
Helps generate rosters and lists as needed and maintain attendance lists that track donor activities and interests.
Develops communications for and works with Alumni Engagement Board.
Helps manage alumni events.
Manages guest lists and RSVPs.
Takes minutes at Alumni board meetings.
Provides back up support for entering data into Raisers Edge.
Manages logistical details for meetings, programs, and selected events.
For Advancement staff meetings, gathers agenda items from staff, distributes agenda and takes minutes at meetings.
Maintains Advancement Office master calendar.