Development Specialist

NonManager

Albany, NY, US

Salary Range: $27.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career?

Join us in our mission as the Development Specialist at Catholic Charities of Executive Office & Support Services.

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger!

As the Development Specialist , you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

• Manage all aspects of donor database operations, including data standards, maintenance, validation, reporting, and compliance

• Develop and implement best practices for gift processing, acknowledgments, and donor data integrity

• Analyze donor data to identify trends, opportunities for donor growth, retention, and increased engagement

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the Gala for Good

• Manage the event module and all related database components

• Coordinate and support annual fundraising appeals, ensuring accurate data, segmentation, and reporting

• Respond to donor inquiries professionally via phone, email, or in person

Development Specialist Salary: $ 27.00 - $30.00/an hour

Development Specialist Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM (35 hours/week)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

• 3-5 years of relevant experience

• Valid driver’s license, proof of current car insurance and registration and access to a reliable, working vehicle

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

• For benefit-eligible positions:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Retirement planning options

• Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)

• A collaborative work environment

• Click here ( to view our benefit brochure!

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)

• Exciting referral bonuses

• Ongoing training and development

• Recognition and Awards

• Career Growth

• A collaborative team culture

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights (

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (