House of Hope ยท 3 days ago
Development Assistant
Waterloo, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHouse of Hope is seeking a Development Assistant to support their marketing initiatives and grant management. The role involves researching and submitting grants, managing donor relations, and assisting in the planning of events while maintaining programmatic data.
Individual & Family Services
Hiring Manager
Dusky Steele
Responsibilities
Research new and current Grants and Funding Opportunities
Submit requests for funding from appropriate sources that are aligned with the mission of the House of Hope
Keep track of and submit reports to all funders as requested
Assist and eventually lead marketing initiatives
Track analytics and evaluate marketing initiatives
Assist Development Director in maintaining donor relations and speaking engagements
Track donors and grants in database
Work with Development Director on administrative needs
Maintain data as well as create, along with Executive Director and Development Team, a quarterly newsletter to send to all donors and supporters of HOH
Assist Development Team in the planning and implementation of events
Work with Office Manager to understand all areas of the budget and financials
Work with Case Management Team in data tracking system and maintain monthly stats
Work with Development Director and Office Manager to understand and track all grant requests and programmatic expenses
Adhere to confidentiality policies
Possess an understanding of House of Hope processes in order to provide accurate information and represent the organization in a positive manner
In the absence of the Development Director, the Development Assistant will cover all donor questions and marketing needs
Greet the public, including volunteers, donors, and potential program participants, and facilitate a warm and welcoming environment during regular business hours
Receive donations during regular business hours, assisting as needed with unloading items, sorting and shelving
Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to answering incoming calls and occasionally taking messages as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Assist in marketing initiatives
Manage Google Ads
Research, write, and submit grants and grant reports
Collect and maintain programmatic data
Interact daily with House of Hope Staff, Volunteers, Donors, and Participants
Research new and current Grants and Funding Opportunities
Submit requests for funding from appropriate sources that are aligned with the mission of the House of Hope
Keep track of and submit reports to all funders as requested
Assist and eventually lead marketing initiatives
Track analytics and evaluate marketing initiatives
Assist Development Director in maintaining donor relations and speaking engagements
Track donors and grants in database
Work with Development Director on administrative needs
Maintain data as well as create a quarterly newsletter to send to all donors and supporters of HOH
Assist Development Team in the planning and implementation of events
Work with Office Manager to understand all areas of the budget and financials
Work with Case Management Team in data tracking system and maintain monthly stats
Work with Development Director and Office Manager to understand and track all grant requests and programmatic expenses
Adhere to confidentiality policies
Possess an understanding of House of Hope processes in order to provide accurate information and represent the organization in a positive manner
Cover all donor questions and marketing needs in the absence of the Development Director
Greet the public, including volunteers, donors, and potential program participants
Facilitate a warm and welcoming environment during regular business hours
Receive donations during regular business hours, assisting as needed with unloading items, sorting and shelving
Answer incoming calls and occasionally take messages as appropriate
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Company
House of Hope
House of Hope is a comprehensive, multi-faceted program providing single-mother families and women aging out of foster care with transitional housing and support services to achieve secure families, independence, and permanent homes.
Founded in 1995
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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