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Development Assistant

PublishedPublished: 10/8/2026
Description

Position Overview:The Development Assistant will work closely with all members of the Development Department to complete all administrative tasks associated with department activities. This includes processing of donations and event and membership payments; generation of invoices, acknowledgement letters and other correspondence; and assistance with execution of development and fundraising events.

Requirements

Required Degree: (if applicable)

Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Comfortable with high profile individuals.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, comfortable in high pressure situations.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deliver work product within strict time demands.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently on several projects simultaneously.
  • Attention to detail and flexibility.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word (including mail merge), Excel and PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Reader and Pro.
  • Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Availability to work extended evening and weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Database management experience.
  • Knowledge of Altru database.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish

Teamwork Skills:
  • Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team.
  • Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior.
  • Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers.
  • Be self-motivated and use time wisely.
  • Maintain open line of communications with each department on pertinent information.
  • Maintain effective communication by means of meetings and memorandums.
  • Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the employee handbook.

Physical Demands:
  • Walk, bend, lift (up to 25 pounds) including files, office supplies and electronic equipment.
  • Finger dexterity to pick up paper and use computer keyboard.
  • Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
  • Ability to hear in normal tones including telephone and face-to-face conversation.