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.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Platform & Database Management
- 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.
Event Support & Volunteer Coordination
- 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.
Social Media & Digital Presence
- Manage agency social media accounts.
- 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.
Donor Communications & Marketing
- Draft and distribute monthly donor newsletters.
- Assist in creating donor stewardship materials.
- Support campaign messaging and fundraising appeals.
- Coordinate printing and mailing of development materials as needed.
- Maintain photo and content library for marketing use.
Administrative Support to Development Team
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.
Core Competencies
- Professional communication
- High accountability
- Time management and deadline-driven execution
- Discretion with donor information
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving and adaptability
Physical Requirements
- 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.
Performance Metrics (Suggested)
- Accuracy of donor database (minimal errors).
- Timely distribution of monthly newsletters.
- Social media growth and engagement metrics.
- Volunteer retention and event readiness.
- On-time campaign execution.
Part-time/24 hours per week.
