Development Associate

SUMMARY: The Development Associate is
responsible for a variety of essential projects and tasks that
support the fundraising and donor cultivation objectives of the
Development team at the Native American Rights Fund. This position
will report to the Director of Annual Giving and will work closely
with other members of the Development team.

 

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Accounts Receivable and Donor Data Base
   Management – Duties include but are not limited to:
   Manage gift processing (caging, batching, recording) of cash,
   checks, credit cards, EFT, online gifts and prepare personalized
   acknowledgement letters for annual donors; Collaboratively and
   persistently problem-solve with team to ensure accuracy and
   timeliness of data: Maintain accurate constituent records in
   database, following set policies and procedures.

Liaise with Finance Department staff for monthly reconciliation
and smooth data-sharing between the donor database and the
accounting system.

Handles general donor (written) correspondence and responds to
reasonable donor requests for additional information and/or
materials.

Works with Executive Assistant/Donor Information Manager to
fulfill orders from NARF “gift shop”.

Coordinates with Executive Assistant/Donor Information Manager
the preparation and mailing of NARF Annual Reports, Legal reviews,
holiday cards and any other special mailings.

Participates in and supports Development staff with the
coordination, planning and execution of special events, tabling
events, and execution of special events, tabling events, and
fundraisers.

Provides administrative support and assists with special
projects and mailings for the Development Department and other
departments on an as needed basis.

Attends, works, and/or participates in local fundraising events
when directed by the Director of Development, Assistant Director of
Development, Major Gifts Director and/or Annual Giving
Director.

Assists the Annual Giving Director with archival of Direct
Marketing appeals.

Responsible for remote deposits including “deposit only checks”
for both Accounting and Development.

Coordinates and prepares all deposits and batches for document
storage.

Printing of letters and any other correspondence emailed by the
Executive Assistant/Donor Information Manager and disseminating to
proper staff for signing or mailing.

Assists the Executive Assistant/Donor Information Manager with
the logistical planning for special events, specifically
coordinating materials needed for offsite tabling events, booths,
etc. (This would be in addition to duties outlined in #6)

Provides onsite assistance/guidance to temporary staff when
necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Approximately one (1) to three (3) years on the job experience
   and/or sufficient educational training necessary to support the
   project needs of nonprofit fundraising.
2. Ability to fully complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines
   with minimal supervision.
3. Ability to proofread typed material for contextual,
   grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors.
4. Ability to accurately maintain records and data systems.
5. Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of
   Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.),
   and database management.
6. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete
   them under time Work may occasionally require a high level of
   mental effort and strain when performing a high volume of tasks and
   other essential duties.
7. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including
   copiers, electronic letter opener, mail postage machine, check
   imaging software.
8. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow
   instruction effectively from a diverse group of people; ability to
   provide information and assistance with ordinary courtesy and
   tact.
9. Reliable mode of transportation that allows the employee to
   perform off-site job responsibilities.
10. Occasional travel may be required.

 

EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND
EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, or a high
school diploma and 5 years of work experience in the field of
non-profit fundraising and/or gift processing.

Experience working with American Indian Tribes and organizations
is an additional qualification.

 

The above is intended to describe the general content of
and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not
to be construed as an exhaustive statement of characteristic duties
and responsibilities.