Development Assistant (Part Time)

Job Description

Job Description

The Development Assistant supports the fundraising, donor engagement, volunteer coordination, and marketing efforts of the Children’s Center of the Antelope Valley. This role is responsible for the day-to-day execution of development operations, including fundraising platform management, donor communications, event logistics, volunteer coordination, and social media engagement.

This position is highly administrative, detail-oriented, and execution-focused, with strong organizational and communication skills required.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Platform & Database Management

• Maintain and update the agency’s fundraising platform and donor database.
• Enter and reconcile donations; ensure accurate donor records.
• Generate donor reports and campaign performance analytics.
• Assist with online fundraising campaigns and peer-to-peer initiatives.
• Ensure timely gift acknowledgments and receipts.

Event Support & Volunteer Coordination

• Serve as Volunteer Lead for fundraising and community events.
• Recruit, coordinate, schedule, and communicate with volunteers.
• Manage volunteer check-in, assignments, and day-of logistics.
• Assist with event setup, breakdown, and vendor coordination.
• Track event budgets, materials, and inventory as assigned.

Social Media & Digital Presence

• Manage agency social media accounts.
• Develop and post 2-3 social media posts weekly (as directed by strategy).
• Schedule content using appropriate platforms.
• Monitor engagement and respond appropriately.
• Track analytics and provide monthly performance summaries.

Donor Communications & Marketing

• Draft and distribute monthly donor newsletters.
• Assist in creating donor stewardship materials.
• Support campaign messaging and fundraising appeals.
• Coordinate printing and mailing of development materials as needed.
• Maintain photo and content library for marketing use.

Administrative Support to Development Team

• Provide direct support to Corporate Development Manager and Community Development Manager.
• Assist with grant preparation and supporting documentation (as assigned).
• Prepare meeting materials, board development reports, and donor packets.
• Maintain organized files and documentation for compliance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 2+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, marketing, or event coordination preferred.
• Experience with donor management software or CRM systems strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.

Core Competencies

• Professional communication
• High accountability
• Time management and deadline-driven execution
• Discretion with donor information
• Team collaboration
• Problem-solving and adaptability

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for event setup.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during events.
• Ability to work at a computer for prolonged periods.

Performance Metrics (Suggested)

• Accuracy of donor database (minimal errors).
• Timely distribution of monthly newsletters.
• Social media growth and engagement metrics.
• Volunteer retention and event readiness.
• On-time campaign execution.