Development Assistant

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY•Town of Colonie, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for providing administrative support in an organized, accurate and professional manner to the Development department. Uses and maintains the Development database as a central tool, provides events assistance and overall donor relations support.

Requirements

High school or equivalency diploma and three to five years of office experience.
Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite specifically in Word, Excel and Outlook and knowledge of using computer software and entering data into a computer.
Ability to learn and use other software programs effectively.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.
Experience with development software including Raiser's Edge and Import-o-matic preferred.

Responsibilities

Enters a large volume of donor intonation into the donor database in an accurate and timely manner.
Maintains updated donor files, records gifts, and is responsible for the committal of various donation types.
Enters and imports data for constituents, events, gifts, actions, etc. through individual record processing and system batching.
Creates reports and provides information about donors, as requested in support of the fundraising team.
Generates thank you letters to donors in a timely
Answers telephone calls, manages calendars and schedules and maintains
Participates in meetings, training, and
Attends and participates in company fundraising, public relations events, and other activities in support of the Food Bank.
Maintains a clean and safe
Follows all safety standards and
Works independently, and collaboratively with other departments and employees in support of the mission of the Food Bank.
Adheres to the Food Bank's Employee Code of
Performs other duties as