Fundraising Assistant

Temporary Position

Join us and play a significant role in transforming lives and bettering our communities throughout SoCal. Working closely with the SVP of Philanthropy, this position is charged with helping to track, record and manage data regarding funding from individuals, corporate donors and foundations across the agency. In addition, this position will provide support with donor acknowledgement letters, data reports, mail merges and general administrative duties as assigned. Donor interaction may occur in an effort to collect pledge commitments. In addition, this position will provide logistical support to JVS' major fundraising event in the Spring.

Requirements

• Preferred Education: AA or BA in Non-Profit Management.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with non-profit fundraising culture/terminology.
• Must have experience with Raiser's Edge, minimum of 3-5 years of experience
• A proven history of donor moves management fundraising processes (identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship cycle) is preferred.
• Strong conceptual, organizational and computer skills with MS Office 365, PowerPoint, Research Point, OneCause, Mailchimp, Zoom, Teams and the ability to develop spreadsheets, graphs and flow charts highlighting critical data.
• Knowledge and experience working with artificial intelligence (AI) tools is a plus (Microsoft CoPilot (M365), Claude, Claude API, MCP, and PlayLab)
• A strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Customer service skills are essential.
• Proven track record in establishing and maintaining good relationships with constituents
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional communication and listening skills.
• Work Schedule is Hybrid (in-person/remote) Monday Friday, 3 days in office are required and/or as needed per business demands.
• Must be flexible with work schedule for occasional needed events, fundraisers and/or meeting that could be after hours and/or weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting, tracking and recording the SVP of Philanthropy's donor development activities, including donor/gift recognition, processing mailings, campaign/events, reports, moves management processes, solicitations and prospect research.
• Responsible for accurately recording and processing gifts and event-related donations
• Generating acknowledgments, supporting event committees and tracking respondents
• Preparing reports for management and Board
• Maintaining integrity, confidentiality and appropriate use of information.
• Responsible for coordinating logistics of annual campaign mailing.
• This position supports the Department's data management, systems administration, analysis and reporting needs.
• Manage and maintain the integrity of the fundraising databases.
• Supporting the use of database programs, reporting and data analysis.
• Working with management and volunteers to assist with planning and coordination of special events (e.g., annual Strictly Business awards dinner)
• Work closely with SVP Philanthropy, staff, volunteers and event planning committees regarding event plans, donor engagement and carry through all aspects of event management.
• Event vendor management.
• Support and track budget and finances of events. Oversee event budget and ensure and communicate regarding any budget changes.
• Keep detailed notes and documentation to assist in the planning of future projects.
• Manage event communications, ensuring that any issues, changes that impact the event are documented and addressed to all relevant parties.
• Oversee and create presentations and event recaps. Analyze and present results to establish the success of an event's objectives and outcomes.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple events/activities simultaneously.
• Manage and track event revenue, sponsorships, tribute journal messages/ads, guest list, RSVPs.
• Maximize the efficacy of Raiser's Edge Blackbaud/NXT and donor search by developing tools to accurately identify prospects, and move them through the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship cycle (moves management).
• Identify new sources of revenue from existing constituents such as recurring gifts, employee giving and matching gifts programs.
• Ability to develop working relationships and collaborate with internal and external partners such as program leaders, marketing and communications and others.
• Conducts prospect research utilizing wealth screening software, donor search Google and more.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Demands

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect work. Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment required.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

About JVS SoCal

Founded in 1931, JVS-SoCal is a nonprofit, non-sectarian social service agency providing job training, education, career services, mentoring, and placement assistance to diverse and multicultural populations, transforming lives and empowering individuals to achieve sustainable employment and financial independence. JVS SoCal currently serves over 30,000 clients annually at over 20 locations throughout Southern California. As JVS SoCal continues to grow, we continue to look for qualified, dedicated staff to join us and play a role in transforming lives and bettering our communities throughout SoCal and beyond!

Salary

$60.00 - $70.00 per hour