Development Director Assistant

The Development Director Assistant provides primary support to the Director of Development and plays an important role in donor stewardship, fundraising events, in-kind donations, and volunteer management at Gladden Community House.

This position supports fundraising activities, database management, donor communications, and event planning. The Development & Volunteer Manager also leads Gladden’s volunteer program, including recruiting, coordinating, communicating with, and recognizing volunteers.

The Development Director Assistant works closely with the CEO, Development Department, Board, and other senior staff to support the organization’s fundraising and community engagement efforts.

This is a salaried position based on 30-40 hours per week; 40 hour rate is $48,000 per year.

Compensation and Benefits include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• 401K
• 10 paid Holidays per calendar year
• 3 Personal Days
• 1 sick day (accrued) per month with a 36-day cap
• Vacation 1-3 years 1.66 days/ month; 3 and beyond years 2.08 days/ month

• Support the Director of Development with current priorities and fundraising initiatives.
• Assist with entering and maintaining donation and development activity records in the CRM.
• Assist with fundraising event planning and execution.
• Support holiday giving campaigns and other fundraising initiatives.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Help manage donor communications and stewardship activities.
• Provide ongoing support for Gladden’s website, Instagram, and Linked In platforms.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for individuals interested in volunteering.
• Develop and implement meaningful volunteer opportunities throughout the agency.
• Coordinate volunteer participation and communicate expectations and opportunities clearly.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records, including tracking volunteer hours and required reports.
• Ensure volunteers are appropriately recognized and thanked for their contributions.
• Communicate regularly with agency staff and the Board to identify volunteer needs and opportunities.

• Present information about Gladden Community House to local businesses, organizations, and community groups.
• Help increase community awareness of Gladden’s mission, programs, and opportunities for support.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners, volunteers, donors, and supporters.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in development, fundraising events, volunteer management, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of volunteer programming and coordination.
• Appreciation for Gladden Community House’s history, values, mission, and role in the community.
• Strong general office and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with databases and secure record-keeping practices.
• Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple programs, events, volunteers, and projects.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, as well as social media and web platforms.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with staff, Board members, volunteers, donors, and community partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop creative solutions to challenges.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and professional approach to supporting Gladden’s programs, events, and mission.