Professional Child Development Associates · 1 day ago
Development Assistant
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$27.88/hr - $30.76/hr
1+ years expProfessional Child Development Associates (PCDA) is a community-focused organization dedicated to supporting young people with Autism and developmental disabilities. The Development Assistant role involves supporting fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach efforts, working collaboratively with various stakeholders to strengthen relationships within the community.
Child CareHealth CareNon ProfitRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Support the planning and coordination of community-building events for clients, client families, staff, board members, donors, and community partners
Assist with event logistics including timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, materials preparation, and follow-up
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure events are welcoming, inclusive, and aligned with PCDA’s mission and values
Support a range of event types, including donor stewardship gatherings, community outreach and celebrations, staff appreciation events, board activities, and other engagement opportunities as PCDA’s needs evolve
Support the creation and distribution of monthly newsletters and other communications for donors, families, and community stakeholders
Assist with quarterly updates for major donors and supporters
Help manage and update PCDA’s website and social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
Assist with annual appeals, annual reports, marketing materials, and press releases that highlight PCDA’s programs, people, and impact
Coordinate photography and visual assets for events, programs, and stewardship materials
Draft letters, emails, and other correspondence to donors, volunteers, and community partners
Maintain accurate records of donations, donor engagement, and grant activity using DonorPerfect, Excel, and related tools
Process gifts and prepare timely donor acknowledgment letters
Support reconciliation of donor records in collaboration with the Finance team
Assist with generating reports to support fundraising strategy and donor stewardship
Support communications and engagement with the Board of Directors, committees, donors, and community ambassadors
Assist with donor cultivation and stewardship activities to help supporters feel informed, appreciated, and connected to PCDA’s work
Work collaboratively with the Development Manager on appeals, campaigns, reporting, and stewardship activities
Maintain organized electronic files and records related to development activities
Attend networking and community events as a representative of PCDA’s mission and values
Collaborate with colleagues across clinical departments to support agency-wide strategic goals
Work with program staff on grant expense tracking and timelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 1 to 3 years of experience in a nonprofit or related professional setting. Experience in fundraising or development is helpful but not required
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort engaging in person, online, and over the phone
Highly organized with strong attention to detail, follow-through, and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities while remaining flexible, curious, and solutions-focused
Comfortable working collaboratively in a mission-driven environment
Warm, professional, and relationship-oriented approach to work
Interest in community-based work supporting individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities in a respectful, neurodiversity-affirming way
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events
Commitment to client confidentiality and agency policies
Fingerprinting and TB clearance required prior to employment
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background clearances in accordance with state and federal regulations
Preferred
Experience with DonorPerfect, Squarespace, Constant Contact or similar email platforms, SurveyMonkey, or CRM systems is a plus. Training will be provided as needed
Company
Professional Child Development Associates
Professional Child Development Associates (PCDA) is a nonprofit that provides relationship-based services to young people with Autism and developmental disabilities and their families.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase