Development Assistant

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Part Time Administrative CCAV Head-Quarter, Lancaster, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $24.58 To $26.05 Hourly

The Development Assistant supports the fundraising, donor engagement, volunteer coordination, and marketing efforts of the Children’s Center of the Antelope Valley. This role is responsible for the day-to-day execution of development operations, including fundraising platform management, donor communications, event logistics, volunteer coordination, and social media engagement.

This position is highly administrative, detail-oriented, and execution-focused, with strong organizational and communication skills required.

• Maintain and update the agency’s fundraising platform and donor database.
• Enter and reconcile donations; ensure accurate donor records.
• Generate donor reports and campaign performance analytics.
• Assist with online fundraising campaigns and peer-to-peer initiatives.
• Ensure timely gift acknowledgments and receipts.
• Serve as Volunteer Lead for fundraising and community events.
• Recruit, coordinate, schedule, and communicate with volunteers.
• Manage volunteer check-in, assignments, and day‑of logistics.
• Assist with event setup, breakdown, and vendor coordination.
• Track event budgets, materials, and inventory as assigned.

• Develop and post 2-3 social media posts weekly (as directed by strategy).
• Schedule content using appropriate platforms.
• Monitor engagement and respond appropriately.
• Track analytics and provide monthly performance summaries.

• Draft and distribute monthly donor newsletters.
• Support campaign messaging and fundraising appeals.
• Coordinate printing and mailing of development materials as needed.
• Maintain photo and content library for marketing use.

• Provide direct support to Corporate Development Manager and Community Development Manager.
• Assist with grant preparation and supporting documentation (as assigned).
• Prepare meeting materials, board development reports, and donor packets.
• Maintain organized files and documentation for compliance and reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 2+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, marketing, or event coordination preferred.
• Experience with donor management software or CRM systems strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.

• Professional communication
• High accountability
• Time management and deadline‑driven execution
• Discretion with donor information
• Team collaboration
• Problem‑solving and adaptability

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for event setup.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during events.
• Ability to work at a computer for prolonged periods.

• Accuracy of donor database (minimal errors).
• Timely distribution of monthly newsletters.
• Social media growth and engagement metrics.
• Volunteer retention and event readiness.