Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Assist Public Affairs/Development Department with fundraising and event goals through donor relations, donor database management, and event planning and implementation.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education: Associate’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Humanities, Marketing, or related field strongly preferred. Five years of relevant experience in lieu of degree can be considered.
Minimum Experience: Two years of administrative, organizational, or database management work, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSAs): Excellent oral and written skills with a proficiency in English, ability to multi-task, ability to work independently and collaboratively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Gmail). Proficiency of CRM/Donor Database platforms, such as Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce.
30 hours per week with full-time benefits
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1 Donor Relations Assist with cultivation and stewardship of donors. · Help with donor requests and phone calls and respond to inquiries for information and directions to donate. · Contribute to outreach efforts and fundraising campaigns throughout the year, including Family Friends donor circle, End of Year appeal, and special initiatives. · Help maintain and expand stewardship efforts to strengthen relationship with donors. · Conduct research to identify new potential donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations. · Help coordinate the delivery of donor outreach through multiple channels, including emails and postal mailings.
2 Donor Database Management Follow systems for accurately inputting and managing donor data, including processing, recording, and acknowledging all pledges and donor gifts (from individuals, corporations/institutions, private and government funders, those tied to our events). · Maintain and update donor records using our CRM software, Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge. · Process and acknowledge donations, including through customized thank you letters and targeted emails through Raiser’s Edge. · Generate reports and donor lists to track our progress meeting annual goals. · Ensure data accuracy, organization, and compliance with privacy policies. · Provide financial department with accurate coding of donations.
3 Event Planning & Support Assist with The Arc Rockland’s events, including but not limited to the signature annual events – the Harold Peterson Memorial Golf Classic, A Taste of Rockland, and Step Up for The Arc Rockland. · Help with outreach to attendees, sponsors, and vendors. · Input all relevant data, including registrations, donations, and sponsorships into Raiser’s Edge and generate status reports. · Coordinate with event partners and associates, including vendors, venues, committee members, and volunteers. · Assist with solicitation and coordination of auction items and in-kind donations. · Process and acknowledge all donations and other categories of support of the events through customized thank you letters and targeted emails through Raiser’s Edge. · Contribute to post-event analysis, documenting successes and lessons learned for future reference.
4 Purchase Orders & Requisition Processing · Process department purchase orders and requisitions; maintain accurate documentation. · Coordinate with colleagues to ensure proper approval workflows and budget tracking. · Communicate with vendors and finance team as needed. · Organize financial records for reporting and auditing purposes
TO APPLY: Please respond to this posting or visit https://arcofrockland.org/careers. There is never a fee to apply.
The Arc Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Arc Rockland strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect, providing everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of all of our employees – a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work.