Philanthropy Assistant

If you're looking for a way to make a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for a Philanthropy Assistant to join our Philanthropy Team in Des Moines!

As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children and families for more than 150 years. Our support department teams – Human Resources, Marketing, IT, Philanthropy and Church Relations, Finance, Payroll, Benefits, Facilities, Service Quality, and Site Management– use their expertise to ensure our direct care staff have the tools and resources they need to provide high-quality care to the Iowans we are privileged to serve.

You can join us on our mission to provide hope and healing to Iowa families.

Coordinates and implements processes to ensure effective and accurate record keeping for donors, church relations and fundraising special events. Responsible for administration, documentation, and recording of annual giving funds, grant funds, and endowment/estate gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations including church-related and special events gifts ensuring agency follows donor's intent. Ensures money and checks are deposited daily. Performs assigned tasks to assist and support all other department functions.

Provides assistance and support to the CEO, Senior Director of Philanthropy and Church Relations and all Philanthropy Directors.

High school diploma or equivalent. Three years administrative support experience, preferably in a philanthropy office.

On top of joining the best team around, you can also receive:

• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• A flexible work schedule
• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Career-building opportunities
• Special Team LSI perks like pet insurance and cell phone discounts through Verizon

"This organization is full of amazing people that are absolute joys to work with. While we come from a wide range of careers and experience, we get to be part of a team that cares about everyone we work with." – Logan, LSI HR Manager

This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.