Development Associate - Temporary - WC Foundation - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

Job Description:

Reporting to a senior member of the fundraising team within John Muir Health Foundation, the Development Associate will work closely with their supervisor(s) to support their major and principal gift fundraising and administrative activities. The Development Associate will assist supervisors in managing their assigned portfolios of major and principal gift donors and prospects, ensuring that deadlines and performance metrics are met or exceeded. Fundraising support responsibilities include scheduling appointments with donors, preparing briefing materials, coordinating meeting follow-up actions, including preparation of thank-you letters, filing contact reports, managing small events, and drafting proposals. Administrative responsibilities include scheduling of internal meetings to develop next steps, reconciling of expenses and mileage, and maintaining accurate information on donor portfolios within the donor database The Development Associate will be entrusted to work across the organization, and at all levels to complete tasks as assigned by their supervisor(s) in a timely and professional manner. This is a perfect opportunity for an individual who aspires to be a major gift officer in 2-3 years.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree - Required

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a fund raising related function including donor relations, annual giving, grateful patient programs or events is preferred. Healthcare experience a plus.

Skills:

• Maintenance of high levels of professionalism and personal integrity is essential at all times.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment while displaying flexibility in adapting to work environment

• Excellent writing skills including demonstrated ability to create correspondence, with impeccable grammar.  Effective and efficient proofreader and editor of others’ written material. 

• Knowledge of “moves management” in major gift fundraising, and an ability to apply with a large, diverse group of donors and potential donors.

• A high degree of organizational skills, ability to set priorities, manage multiple demands and the ability to complete tasks under strict time lines is required

• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills required, both verbally and in writing, with strong customer service orientation

• Demonstrable project management skills.

• Demonstrable proficiency in scheduling, planning, coordination, and the use of standard office equipment

• Ability to work non-judgmentally and communicate professionally with persons of varied cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds and lifestyles

• Proficiency in Word processing, Excel, Power Point, and CRM database (experience with Raiser’s Edge is a plus).

• Demonstrated experience promoting, or desire to engage in, belonging and equity/DEI initiatives, or lived or professional experience working with marginalized communities.

Temporary position expected 3-6 months - No benefits

Work Shift:

08.0 - 08:00 - 16:30 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$37.92 - $56.87

Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40