The Development Administrator will work closely with the Sr. Director of Congregational Advancement in coordinating the Development Program including: communicating with members and volunteers, developing written correspondence, providing stewardship of donors, event planning and management, and database maintenance. The Development Administrator will exhibit strong writing skills, be detail-oriented, and possess the ability to work closely with staff and volunteers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Work with the Sr. Director of Congregational Advancement in coordinating the Development Department activities which involves coordinating events, developing plans and scheduling meetings; writing solicitation proposals and letters, acknowledgement letters, and other materials; interacting with volunteers; and tracking results of campaigns for analysis purposes. • Obtain a current understanding of Temple’s strengths, visions, core values and goals so that these can be articulated accurately and enthusiastically to prospective donors and volunteers. • Work with Sr. Director of Advancement to create and maintain a stewardship program that includes acknowledgement, recognition, and continued involvement, as appropriate, of the donor within the particular program or project to which the donor has been a major contributor. • Coordinate cultivation and donor events. • Assist with the posting of Development information on Temple’s website in coordination with the Communication’s Office. • Assist with the maintenance of the Development database, Raiser’s Edge; updating constituent information when needed; adding notes and research information on constituents; and adding actions that assist with tracking moves with prospects. • Become knowledgeable of all Development projects and campaigns. • Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Sr. Director of Advancement.
Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree a minimum • Minimum of 3-5 years professional experience in non-profit fundraising • Well organized with the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks • Experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred • Ability to set priorities and meet multiple deadlines with minimum supervision • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills • Knowledge of social media applications • High enthusiasm, creativity, and sociability