Donor Relations & Gift Processing Specialist

Position Title: Development AssociatePay Rate: $50kDepartment: AdvancementExemption: Non-ExemptSupervisor: Manager, Development SystemsHours: M – F, 9am – 5pm and occasional weekends and evenings. This position has potential for hybrid flexibility.Job SummaryThe Development Associate is responsible for the processing and acknowledgement of gifts and pledges in relation to the fundraising program, as well as general support to Community Engagement, Grant Writing, Sponsorship and Events and Advancement Department activities.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and prioritize day-to-day gift processing activities and ensure accurate processing of gifts and pledges made by credit cards and checksGenerate and mail acknowledgement letters through Raiser’s Edge in a timely mannerObtain and maintain proper backup for all gifts and pledges, including scanning and filingEnsure that donor/prospect electronic and paper files are maintained in an accurate and timely fashionEnsure that donor/prospect contact and biographical information updates are processed in Raiser’s EdgePerform database maintenance and clean-up projects to maintain data integrity and overall accuracyAssist Advancement team with the implementation of all fundraising efforts including special events, fundraisers, mailings, etcProduce daily revenue reports for reconciliation with Finance DepartmentCommunity SupportCoordinates in-kind donations; communicates with donors, schedules drop-offs, notifies appropriate staff, greets donors.Monitors Development inbox, responding and/or forwarding as needed.Tracking and follow-up as needed for in-kind donations, volunteers, third party events, and sponsored mealsSupports Grants and Foundations with documentation and acknowledgmentSupport Director of Sponsorship and Events by providing gift acknowledgement, auction tracking and other duties as assigned.Other duties as assignedSkills and Experience / EducationBachelor’s degree required (Business and/or Finance degree preferred)Must be a dedicated team player and comfortable working in an open, highly collaborative, diverse environment with the willingness and desire to learn and grow within the organization1-2 years of related experience, preferredStrong attention to detailStrong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skillsComputer skills (MS Windows)Database and data entry experience (Raiser’s Edge preferred)Familiarity with accounting practices, preferredAbility to prioritize work and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines #J-18808-Ljbffr New-England-Center-and-Home-For-Veteran