Development Assistant

South Central LAMP (SC LAMP) is a nonprofit that has dedicated the past 30 years to helping women and their families in South Los Angeles. The Development Assistant will support the Development Director and Executive Director with development operations, database management, donor stewardship, fundraising support, and related administrative tasks. This role requires a proactive, detail‑oriented individual who can work independently while collaborating with board members and staff. Compensation $50,000 Main Duties The Development Assistant will report directly to the Director of Development, with a dotted‑line reporting structure to the Executive Director. Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining strong communication and alignment with the Development Director, Executive Director, and Board. Provide administrative support to the Development Department to help reach short and long‑term development goals. Enter database records for all donations and manage timely thank‑you letters. Generate donor queries, reports, and data exports as requested. Write, edit, and create newsletters in Constant Contact and donor photo collages in Canva. Ensure all marketing and communication materials reflect the mission of SC LAMP. Manage a positive social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube—including taking and editing photographs and video daily of our programs. Oversee the organization of volunteer fundraising events, including Book, Food and Toy Drives, Beautifying Days, and assist with annual fundraising and donor events on and off site. Oversee the creation, maintenance, and optimization of Givebutter fundraising pages, including campaign setup, content updates, visuals, and donor engagement tools. Takes and distributes minutes from our bi‑monthly Development and Communications Committee Meetings. Coordinates all development mailings, including hard‑copy grants. Establish standards and practices for entering and updating supporter data in DonorPerfect to ensure data integrity. Commit to quality control, accuracy, confidentiality, fundraising ethics, and a learning culture. Preferred Qualifications Previous development or nonprofit work is ideal. Professional, collaborative, creative, and self‑directed with a solution‑oriented work style. Excellent social skills—able to work independently and collaboratively, interacting with people at all levels via telephone, face‑to‑face, and in writing. Prior use of development/communications databases—ideally DonorPerfect and Givebutter—and Canva and Constant Contact. Savvy in posting relevant information on social media outlets including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe, and meeting tools (Microsoft Teams, Zoom). Superb organizational skills and ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple projects concurrently. Spanish/English bilingual (spoken/written translation) is a plus. Demonstrable initiative and determination. Strong attention to detail and skills in problem solving, data analysis, written communications, and public speaking. Available to work on‑site Monday‑Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Candidates Must Have Three years’ experience working in a nonprofit setting. Demonstrated ability to build rapport with donors/volunteers and collaborate cross‑functionally. Excellent writing and editing skills; provide samples for interviewers to review. Extreme attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks. Has an open mind and empathetic view of the world and its people. Benefits South Central LAMP provides employer‑sponsored medical coverage with 98% of employee premiums paid, plus dental and vision coverage and employer‑paid life insurance. Team members enjoy paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a generous paid holiday schedule. We also offer a casual, supportive office environment where collaboration and respect are central to our culture. Equal Employment Opportunity: South Central LAMP is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative action employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr South Central LAMP