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Diocese of Allentown · 1 month ago

Assistant to the Development Director, Mercy School for Special Learning

Mercy School For Special Learning, South Woodward Street, Allentown, PA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Diocese of Allentown is seeking an Assistant to the Development Director for Mercy School for Special Learning. The role involves providing administrative support to the Director of Development, including maintaining the donor database, promoting social media engagement, and assisting with fundraising events.

EducationNon ProfitReligion

Responsibilities

Maintain donor database, including input of donations, creation and mailing of receipts

Monthly reconciling with bookkeeper for all monies received

Promote social media and website engagement

Provide public relations and keep the media informed of school news including events, student accomplishments, and special programs

Collaborate with the Director of Development on Grant writing, event planning, and creation of school collateral

Maintain contact with the Diocese of Allentown Office of Stewardship and Development

All other duties as assigned by Director of Development

Qualification

Database managementWord processingFundraising knowledgeEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsIndependent workProject management

Required

Associates degree

Proficiency in word processing, database management, as well as other business and office equipment

Ability to interact with diplomacy and tact amid donors and diverse groups

The ability to work independently and manage/prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Must exhibit a high degree of integrity, loyalty, dependability, and have a strong work ethic

Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy

Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations

Must be able to work independently and proficiently

Preferred

Knowledge of fundraising is preferred but not required

Company

Diocese of Allentown

Diocese of Allentown is a regional service organization that promotes integrity, goodwill, and the civic of the community.

Founded in 1961

Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.allentowndiocese.org

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Heather Maigur

INSTRUCTOR ★ Master Catechist ★ Systematic Theology

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