Program Development Assistant

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES INC•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California that operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources needed to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives. Under supervision of the Program Development Director/Manager, the person in this role provides administrative support for the development office, its director, staff members and volunteer groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field. One to three years of directly related experience.
Catholic Charities’ policies, procedures, and organization.
Special events appropriate for non-profit organizations.
Handles contacts with potential and current funding sources effectively.
Communicates effectively in oral and written form.
Good writing skills.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships.
Operates word processing equipment.
Plans short- and long-range activities.
Maintains accurate and orderly records.

Responsibilities

Assists in all stages of preparation, site coordination and post-event evaluation.
Maintains database and composes acknowledgement letters. Gathers required information for proposals and grants.
Assists other support staff and volunteers in development projects and assistance.
Tracks financial success of development activities, including all revenue and expenses.
Assists in tracking proposal and grant preparation.
Displays sensitivity to the client population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Performs related duties as required.