Development Associate

Job Details

Job Location:

The Landmark Center - Chesapeake, VA 23324

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree/Undergraduate

Salary Range: $20.19 - $26.44 Hourly

The Development Associate is responsible for supporting fundraising operations and providing administrative support to the Development Team. The Development Associate will participate in fundraising activities including donor relations, in-kind donations, and special events. This position requires some evenings and weekends.

• Manages in-kind gifts, including coordinating community call to action, collaboration with Services teams, annual tracking and reporting of in-kind monetary value, storage of in-kind items, and utilizing volunteers.
• Ensure all In-Kind Donation Logs from all sites are entered into Salesforce.
• Assists with mailing and printing of donor correspondence.
• Communicate with donors for specific fundraising campaigns and events.
• Coordinates and attends speaking engagements and third-party events on behalf of For Kids and represents the organization at community meetings.
• Communicate with donors and convey a positive and professional image, especially in high- pressure situations, and demonstrate the highest level of personal and ethical standards.
• Works closely with volunteers through Development events and projects.
• Provides front desk coverage for the Receptionist as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Provides service to internal and external customers according to standards as outlined in For Kids Customer CARE Manual.

• Use agency resources (financial and non-financial) prudently.
• Acknowledges and follows the financial policies of the agency.

• Accurately completes all required data reporting in accordance with established guidelines.
• Participate in all scheduled data collection training.

• Participate in development and fundraising activities as needed and requested (ex: meeting with donors, providing tours, attending fundraising events).
• Regularly engage, support and collaborate with volunteers to provide a meaningful experience.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.

• Ability to maintain a high level of poise and professionalism in all circumstances.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and networking skills with large groups as well as with individuals are essential.
• Self-motivated and disciplined to regularly set and achieve work goals.
• Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for diverse number of projects and to complete them in a timely manner and with limited supervision.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Effective time management skills, uses logic and resources to solve problems.
• Valid driver’s license with no more than three minor driving violations and/or accidents combined within the last three years, and no major moving violations in the past five years.
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs, bend, crouch, sit, stand, walk for long periods, and climb stairs.