Development Assistant

Position

Description:

Trinity Cathedral seeks an organized, detail-oriented, and relational individual for the part-time position of Development Assistant. This position provides administrative and project support for Trinity’s fundraising activities, including stewardship and capital campaign efforts. The Development Assistant supports donor communications and acknowledgements, database entry and reporting, committee coordination, and event logistics, helping to ensure that Trinity’s development work is accurate, timely, and well-supported.

• Engage and celebrate donors through communications, events, and relationship cultivation
• Implement ongoing planned giving communications and initiatives
• Coordinate development events and donor gatherings, assisting with logistics, volunteer coordination, and donor follow-up

• Ensure timely and accurate donor acknowledgements and stewardship communications
• Coordinate donor stewardship efforts including notes, calls, memorial/tribute acknowledgements, and milestone recognition
• Support the development of a seamless and satisfying donor experience through consistent follow-through

• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and supporting materials for committees
• Assist in follow-up on critical action items and campaign tasks to help keep work well-paced and goal-oriented
• Contribute to a productive environment, supporting volunteer leadership with discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality

• Maintain and update a calendar of deadlines and fundraising project goals
• Track progress on key development projects and communicate timelines to staff and committees
• Provide general administrative support for stewardship and campaign work,

• Maintain donor database entries, records, and encounter reports
• Coordinate with administrative, financial, and pastoral staff to ensure records and reporting align with cathedral procedures
• Prepare donor lists for annual report and other publications
• Track and report fundraising results as needed
• Ensure that donor information is handled confidentially and professionally

• Support additional development-related tasks as assigned

The Development Assistant reports to the Dean of Trinity Cathedral and works collaboratively with Trinity staff, clergy, and volunteer leadership, particularly those supporting stewardship and capital campaign efforts.

• Knowledge of fundraising processes, donor engagement strategies, and stewardship best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with databases and administrative platforms; comfort with data entry and reporting
• Excellent attention to detail; proofreading and editing skills a plus
• Familiarity with administrative budgets, data and tracking systems, and reporting protocols
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Initiative, problem-solving ability, and reliable follow-through
• Familiarity with fundraising in a faith community involving lay leadership is preferred

This is a part-time, non-exempt position, typically 15–20 hours per week. The position requires the ability to attend meetings and events at the cathedral, in the community, and occasionally in congregational homes. The schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on the season and event calendar.