Anti-Cruelty · 9 hours ago
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
Main Shelter, Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$35K/yr - $38K/yr
3+ years expAnti-Cruelty is dedicated to promoting animal welfare and they are seeking a Development Assistant to support donor-related activities. The role involves maintaining the donor management system, ensuring accurate gift recording, and assisting in fundraising events.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Upholds the PETS Work Culture Agreement through Praise, Engagement, Trust, and Support
Accurately enter all donations, event revenue, and contributions including white mail, credit cards, EFTs, and in-kind gifts in Raiser’s Edge in a timely manner
Work with the Manager of the Donor Operations and Accounting Department to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the database
Prepare and process appropriate donation acknowledgments/tax receipts for donations $250+ including tribute gifts
Prepare and process tribute gifts and send out tribute acknowledgement letters/cards in a timely manner
Coordinate and support the execution of select development programs including vehicle donations; Amazon, Chewy, and Walmart wish lists; other donation drives
Monitor, process and acknowledge gifts through online giving portals in a timely manner
Record, facilitate, process, and acknowledge in-kind donations
Support fundraising activities by providing reports and other metrics to inform data-driven decisions and the quarterly board report
Enters new records for prospects, event invitees, and other new constituent records as needed
Assists with the reconciliation of gifts with the Accounting Department at the end of each month as well as at the end of the fiscal and calendar years
Provide support as needed for major fundraising and donor stewardship events
Support the Mission Advancement team as needed for outreach opportunities
Monitor and respond to AC development emails and phone calls, and provide administrative support
Work on special projects or other assignments as needed
Cross-train on tasks and assignments of the Donor Operations Manager
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of Raiser's Edge or other CRM software
Comfortable with phone communication and assisting constituents with donations
Serve as a positive and outgoing brand ambassador for the AC
Proficient with online office platforms and tools
Promote a collegial atmosphere within the organization, working cooperatively with all staff to raise the profile of the organization to meet the overall financial and advancement goals
Ability to interact courteously and respectfully with supervisors, fellow employees, donors, volunteers, and visitors
A sense of urgency and thoughtful communications
Ability to perform a variety of administrative support assignments requiring independent judgment and discretion
Ability to troubleshoot technical challenges within CRM and other databases and seek efficient solutions and efficient processes
Ability to organize tasks and time to ensure timely completion of all projects
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
A positive attitude and interest in the work and mission of the AC
A love of animals
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related job discipline
Experience working in a complex and responsible administrative support role in a fast-paced office environment
Great attention to detail and proof-reading ability
Comfortable handling and working around shelter animals
Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time
Ability to sit or stand 2+ hours at a time for donor and community engagement opportunities
Available to work an extended schedule, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays according to the demands of the role
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Knowledge of CRMs preferred; working knowledge of Raiser's Edge and NXT a plus
Company
Anti-Cruelty
Founded in 1899, Anti-Cruelty is Chicago’s oldest and largest, private, open-admission, unlimited stay humane society.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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