Development Assistant

The Development Assistant provides administrative support to the Development Department s position assists with donor management, event coordination, database maintenance, and general development activities that support the organization’s fundraising, community engagement, and communications efforts. The Development Assistant plays an important role in supporting Janus’ fundraising and development efforts and ensuring accurate donor and organizational information is maintained across systems and communications platforms.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative assistance to the Development Department and leadership team.
• Assist with maintaining and organizing development-related materials.
• Support preparation of donor acknowledgements, sponsorship materials, and event communications.

• Update and proofread website content for grammar, spelling, formatting, and consistency.
• Ensure website information is professionally presented and aligned with organizational standards.
• Coordinate with leadership regarding requested website updates while not creating or modifying organizational content independently.

• Perform data entry and maintain accurate donor records within the organization’s CRM database.
• Assist with donor tracking, gift entry, sponsorship records, mailing lists, and reporting.
• Help maintain confidentiality and integrity of donor information and records.

• Assist with planning and coordination of Janus’ fundraising or community events.
• Support sponsorship tracking, guest registration, auction coordination, and event logistics.
• Help prepare event materials, attendee lists, and post-event follow-up communications.

• Assist with community outreach and donor engagement activities.
• Support fundraising campaigns and special projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support organizational communication and engagement efforts

• Associate degree required;
  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of administrative support, fundraising, development, customer service, nonprofit, or related experience preferred.
• Experience working with donor databases, CRM systems, or data management platforms preferred.
• Experience supporting events, community outreach initiatives, or fundraising activities is highly desirable.

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize donor management software, CRM databases, website content management systems, and online fundraising platforms.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills with attention to grammar, spelling, and formatting consistency.
• Ability to maintain confidential donor, financial, and organizational information.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to establish positive relationships with donors, volunteers, community partners, and staff.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness in completing assignments.
• Commitment to supporting Janus' mission, values, and community impact.

• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of…