Development Assistant

Homeless Solutions • Hanover, NJ

6h • $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Development Assistant at Homeless Solutions, Inc is responsible for all aspects of daily gift processing and timely acknowledgement of gifts for this social service nonprofit agency. This role will encompass a broad level of responsibilities ensuring the successful data management and regular maintenance of the Raisers Edge database, as well as other matching gift donor portals. This is a full time, exempt onsite position reporting to the Associate Director of Development. This opportunity to participate in the inner workings of a successful fundraising team requires an interest in managing data and leveraging it to expand possibilities for increased donor revenue. The role requires strong technology skillsets, and an eagerness to expand knowledge base in the area of fund development and fundraising data management. Maintain database integrity, accuracy and ease of use by adhering to current procedures and implementing changes as directed. Continuous development and revision of database policies and procedures. Gift processing and acknowledgment. Monthly reconciliation between Fund Development and Finance. Manage the data flow between the Raiser's Edge database and event fundraising database, OneCause. Maintain and update segmented email lists, postal mail lists and donor lists. Assist in the creation of reports, workflows and data automation when applicable. Work directly with the ADOD on managing the monthly/sustaining donor program and new donor retention program. Provide administrative support to the monthly Mid-Level meetings. Constituent research as required. Support the Development Staff in all aspects of Homeless Solutions' Development efforts. Participate in staff meetings, skills development and special projects as directed. Exhibit strong personal accountability for awareness of and adherence to company standards, policies, procedures and processes in all aspects of employment with HSI.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and fundraising experience preferred, or applicable employment experience.
• High level skillsets in Microsoft applications will be considered a plus including proficiency in Excel and mail merge features.
• Proficiency in relational databases, Raisers Edge experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with matching gift donor portals is preferred, including OneCause, Online Express and JustGiving.
• A proven aptitude for database management and interest in fundraising and database management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, proven ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Highly self-motivated and experienced in managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Satisfactory results from regular, periodic background checks.
• Ability to sit and work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time and be able to lift packages that are no more than 25 pounds of printed materials used in the scope of the job.
• Vision requirements include clarity of vision at close range.
• Satisfactory results of applicable periodic background checks is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain database integrity, accuracy and ease of use by adhering to current procedures and implementing changes as directed.
• Continuous development and revision of database policies and procedures.
• Gift processing and acknowledgment.
• Monthly reconciliation between Fund Development and Finance.
• Manage the data flow between the Raiser's Edge database and event fundraising database, OneCause.
• Maintain and update segmented email lists, postal mail lists and donor lists.
• Assist in the creation of reports, workflows and data automation when applicable.
• Work directly with the ADOD on managing the monthly/sustaining donor program and new donor retention program.
• Provide administrative support to the monthly Mid-Level meetings.
• Constituent research as required.
• Support the Development Staff in all aspects of Homeless Solutions' Development efforts.
• Participate in staff meetings, skills development and special projects as directed.
• Exhibit strong personal accountability for awareness of and adherence to company standards, policies, procedures and processes in all aspects of employment with HSI.

Benefits

• Full time permanent staff of Homeless Solutions are eligible to enroll in employer sponsored medical, dental and life insurance coverage plans in accordance with HSI policies.
• In addition, all staff are eligible immediately upon hiring to participate in a 401k retirement savings plan, including up to a 6% company paid match.
• Generous PTO plans include paid personal, vacation and sick leave as well as 10 floating holidays annually.
• HSI is an equal opportunity employer, and we appreciate and celebrate the diversity of our staff. We believe that diversity not only includes race and gender, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of an individual's identity. HSI recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates and administers all policy and actions with equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The points of view of all of our staff are important, and supporting a culture of inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
• The Development Associate will have the opportunity to be part of positive change in the lives of the guests, participants and tenants in our communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level