Development Assistant (Paid Internship) in Dearborn, Michigan

Development Assistant (Paid Internship)

Department: Arab American National Museum

Location: Dearborn, MI

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Job Title: Development Assistant

Job Status: Part-time

Job Summary: Under direct supervision, the Development Assistant supports the operations of the organization-s Development Department and assists with aspects of fundraising and development including prospect research, grant support and database administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Development department by maintaining the donor database, assisting with entering donor information and processing gifts (including one-time and recurring)

• Work with internal teams to develop and implement proactive strategies for fundraising through writing letters, proposals, fact sheets, case statements and/or other materials, responding to inquiries, and helping coordinate fundraisers

• Update and maintain acknowledgment letters and other written materials

• Gather and analyze data related to donor gifts and support team in developing fundraising strategies in response to trends and gaps

• Research new prospective individual donors, analyze their giving history and potential and write donor briefings

• Conduct research into existing and prospective corporate and foundation funders

• May identify grant opportunities for the organization

• May provide support with grant writing, developing case statements and grant reporting

• Help promote the mission and vision of organization to businesses, corporations, foundations, and individual leadership

• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Basic concepts, principles and practices of fundraising, development and/or customer relationship building (i.e. sales experience)

• Donor database maintenance

Skill in:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Limited proficiency operating donor database system

• May require experience with Blackbaud products such as Raiser-s Edge or Altru is preferred

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

• Work both independently and as part of a team, in a highly efficient and organized manner

• Work on several projects concurrently, prioritize and complete in timely manner

• Track progress on tasks and handle follow-up as needed

• Handle confidential information with sensitivity and integrity

• Maintain high level of attention to detail

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Analyze and troubleshoot problems

• Provide a high level of customer service

• Be constructive, flexible, and calm under pressure

  Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Degree Required:

• Associate degree or completion of 60 credits from an accredited college or university

• Active enrollment in college or university

• Required Disciplines:

• Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, English, Communications, or a related field

  and

• Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

  Licenses/Certifications:

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: None

  Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: None generally required

Working Environment: Climate controlled office

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