part time Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Part-Time Fundraising & Administrative Assistant for a long-term contract opportunity with a respected nonprofit organization. This role will support the planning and execution of a major fundraising event and assist with donor outreach, marketing support, and general administrative functions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys relationship-building, event support, and mission-driven work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and execution of a signature fundraising event
• Contact donors via email, phone, and direct mail to encourage donations, event attendance, ticket purchases, and referrals
• Maintain and update donor information using Excel and Salesforce
• Create promotional materials for silent auction and fundraising initiatives using Canva
• Assist with donor acknowledgments and thank-you correspondence
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the development team
• Help coordinate fundraising communications and event-related activities

Qualifications:

• Previous fundraising, donor relations, nonprofit, customer service, or outreach experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Administrative support experience required

Schedule:

• Part-time, 3 days per week
• Approximately 9:30 AM – 5:00/5:30 PM

Work Environment:

• Onsite position
• Business casual dress code

If you are a motivated administrative professional who enjoys supporting fundraising initiatives and building donor relationships, we encourage you to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Administrative support or clerical experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate professionally by phone, email, and mail
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting fundraising, donor relations, nonprofit organizations, or event planning
• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM/database systems
• Experience using Canva to create marketing or promotional materials
• Experience with donor outreach, customer service, or relationship management

Key Responsibilities Candidates Must Be Able to Perform

• Conduct donor outreach via phone, email, and direct mail
• Maintain donor records and track communications in Excel and Salesforce
• Create promotional materials for fundraising and silent auction activities
• Prepare donor acknowledgments and thank-you correspondence
• Support fundraising event planning and execution
• Provide general administrative and clerical support