The Development Associate, who must be a self-starter and comfortable working independently, supports the work of the Institutional Advancement team. This support includes gift processing, data management, volunteer support, event orchestration and staffing and assisting with day-to-day operations. This is a ½ time, regular, year-round position.
Responsibilities
Fundraising:
- Supports the Institutional Advancement team in managing the segmentation, solicitation and stewardship for the Forest Ridge Fund, the School’s annual giving campaign
- Produces donor acknowledgement letters, assists as needed with entering data or proofing batch reports and assists with accuracy in record keeping as needed
- Assists the Institutional Advancement team in tracking and analyzing fundraising progress, donor statistics and constituent (Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, parent and alumnae) engagement
- Assists with production of the Annual Report
Programs & Events:
- Supports Institutional Advancement team in promotion and execution of all events including set up and take down for events, event registrations, vendors relationships, etc.
- Manages RSVPs and logistics for alumnae and parent events
- Provides logistical support to key Development operations and events including alumnae/student fundraising engagement, donor cultivation and stewardship and donor relations
Other:
- Answers phones, collects mail, and orders office supplies
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects for multiple directors
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva and either Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator.
- Strong understanding of social media, mostly Facebook and Instagram, in order to reach our constituents about upcoming events and to keep the community involved in and informed about events and special celebrations on campus
- Ability to sit and keyboard up to 8 hours per day
- Ability to talk on the phone
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, climb on ladders, bend, stretch in order to set up and break down decorations for events
- Ability to work outside in all weather
- Ability to maneuver around campus
- Ability to successfully pass both initial and periodic federal, state and local background checks
- Flexibility, maturity and a good sense of humor
Salary/Benefits: Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Application Process: Applicants should email the cover letter and resume to Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Attn: Julie Lundgren, Director of Development and Alumnae Relations at jlundgren@forestridge.org.
This position is open until filled.
