Job Description
Summary:
Lighthouse is seeking a highly-motivated and organized Development Associate to support a variety of key functions, including donor data entry, donor acknowledgment and stewardship efforts, special event support, and general development support. The Development Associate position is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week. This position will report directly to the Director of Individual and Planned Giving.
The Development Associate will support and gain exposure to a variety of development initiatives and strategies, including the annual fund, individual giving, special events, direct mail, a capital campaign, communications and stewardship. This position is key to our success and requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative and motivated person to contribute to our mission. This position requires a significant presence in the office that varies based on the development calendar; flexibile and remote work options possible based on the department's schedule.
Responsibilities & Duties
Enter and update constituent data, including demographic, contact, and relationship information to support the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts of the development department;
Run routine data queries in RE NXT or other systems as needed, and other data entry projects as assigned;
Prepare written and email donor acknowledgements; print and mail as needed;
Assist in outreach activities for the development team, including the scheduling meetings and managing calendars;
Code and submit invoices, answer and manage incoming phone calls and email inquiries for department and organization; and
Uphold agency values to maintain a safe, client-centered, and inclusive environment for clients, staff, interns, and volunteers.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps
Ability to learn quickly; high attention to detail and accuracy in recording information
Positive and collaborative attitude in a fast-paced nonprofit environment
Flexibility and the capacity to prioritize tasks in a rapidly changing environment
Excellent organizational and follow-through skills
Clear and effective communication with team members and donors
Demonstrates reliability, responsiveness, and courtesy in all team and donor interactions
Strong written communication skills
Reliable transportation
Valid Michigan driver’s license .
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors from a 4-year accredited college or university
Lived or professional experience working with people experiencing homelessness or extreme levels of poverty in the US
1-2 years’ experience in a role directly or indirectly related to database support and/or data entry
CRM/Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge experience
Knowledge of the social services landscape in Oakland County and surrounding areas
Ability to self-regulate and work independently while coordinating with other staff
An appetite for innovation and creative problem-solving
Proven ability to work effectively with racially and ethnically diverse clients and teams
Unwavering personal integrity
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Physical Demands:
The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds. Contact with the public in office environments may risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior, contagious diseases, or contact with domestic animals. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume online via JobScore .
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, until the position is filled.
No phone or e-mail inquiries, please.
Job Tags
Full time, Remote job,