POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Development Associate is a full-time position based in Washington, DC. The Associate will support the fundraising efforts of the Foundation including gift processing, communications, donor research, stewardship, and administrative support.
The successful candidate has outstanding organizational, interpersonal and collaborative skills with very strong attention to detail.
IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALITFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree with three years of relevant experience, preferably in a non-profit setting
• Computer proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills with special attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sense of humor, good judgement and flexible character to enhance professionalism in a small office environment
• A customer service mindset
• Mission driven with the ability and interest in working for a Catholic organization
• Understanding of Catholic social teaching and a comfort working with Church hierarchy
• Experience in Raisers Edge NXT or similar fundraising platform a plus
POSITION OVERVIEW
Donor Processing and Engagement
• Oversee gift processing and donor acknowledgements in a timely manner, including the accurate and efficient entering of donor and gift records into our database
• Ensure personal recognition of all gifts by writing acknowledgment letters and other communications to donors to engage prospective and current donors
• Maintain data integrity and accuracy of donor database
• Create and pull queries for campaigns, events and community outreach
• Document and track prospects
• Research and identify corporate, foundation and individual donors and prospects as assigned
Executive Administration
• Collaborate closely and regularly with the President on donor correspondence and outreach
• Schedule board of director and committee meetings
• Ensure proper record keeping of donations to the Foundation and distributions to the hospital
• Assist with timely distribution of mailings
BENEFITS:
Strong benefits package to include medical and dental insurance, 401(k) contribution, paid holidays and vacation. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send a resume and cover letter to Kate Robinson at kate@hfhfoundation.org Applications will not be reviewed without a cover letter.
Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
