Development and Communications Assistant
CASA for Children of Multnomah, Washington, Columbia, & Tillamook Counties, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Overview
Who We Are and What We Do:
Founded in 1986, CASA for Children is Oregon’s largest and longest serving CASA organization, representing Multnomah, Washington, Columbia, and Tillamook Counties and almost one-quarter of Oregon’s foster children. Through training and mentorship, we empower community members to stand up for children who have experienced abuse and neglect and champion their best interests in court. We dedicate our resources to recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers in order to provide quality advocacy to as many children as we can. Mission:
CASA for Children strives to improve outcomes for children in foster care by recruiting, training, and supporting community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse and neglect Vision:
We imagine every child thriving in a permanent, safe, and nurturing family Values Statement:
We strive to uphold in every action and interaction: compassion, commitment, integrity, inclusivity, justice, equity, and respect Where You Will Work:
The Multnomah County CASA Office 1401 NE 68th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97213 Who You Will Report To:
Development & Communications Director Position Type:
Non-exempt (hourly), part-time position (32 hours per week), .8 FTE. There is an opportunity for 8 hours of the 32 hours work week to be remote after three months of onboarding and dependent on supervisor approval. Position Description:
The Development and Communications Assistant is a key member of CASA for Children’s development team, responsible for many of the administrative and data entry functions within the department. Duties include gift entry and record maintenance in our fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge), producing timely and accurate donor acknowledgment letters, and providing administrative support for fundraising events, communications, and community initiatives. This person needs to be extremely detail-oriented, able to shift quickly between projects and priorities, and exemplify professionalism and courtesy. Specific Responsibilities include: Database Administration Following existing protocols thoroughly and, at times, assisting in creating or updating protocols, the Development and Communications Assistant will maintain detailed, updated, and accurate constituent records. Duties include; ·Entering and updating contact information, actions, notes, and any other data required ·Inputting all cash and in-kind gifts made to the organization ·Quarterly updates of all CASA volunteer, Board of Directors, and Ambassador Board records ·Quarterly updates of e-mail records between Raiser’s Edge, Constant Contact, and Optima ·Assisting in the monthly reconciliation of gift records and resulting gift adjustments ·Assisting in the development of mailing lists and development reports ·Assisting staff or board members with donor histories and backgrounds as needed Other Databases The Development and Communications Assistant may use other databases and programs in their role including, but not limited to Constant Contact, GiveLively, Greater Giving, and Optima. The primary goal in using these other databases is to maintain updated and accurate constituent records within Raiser’s Edge and usage of these systems will vary. Gift Acknowledgements and Campaign Assistance ·Responsible for ensuring all donations are acknowledged in an accurate and timely manner (our goal is to acknowledge all gifts within 3-4 days) ·Responsible for alerting senior development staff to new donors and other gifts that require additional stewardship ·Assist the development team with the administrative functions of fundraising campaigns Event Administration The Development and Communications Assistant will assist the development team in the coordination of fundraising and community events. Duties include; ·Assisting the team with planning and day-of event activities ·Helping to procure raffle and auction items ·Assisting with the distribution of save-the-dates, invitations, tickets, sponsorship requests and invoices, and other collateral required for events Communications The Development and Communications Assistant will assist the Development and Communications Director with donor and community-facing communications. Duties include; ·Assist in the management of a communications calendar including social media and emails ·Assist, as needed, with marketing efforts in coordination with overall branding, events, digital advertisements, web updates, updating print and online collateral, and fundraising initiatives Skills & Experience Required ·Must have at least one year of experience working in a fundraising database; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred ·Extremely detail-oriented ·Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills; and ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds ·Ability to organize time effectively, establish priorities, meet deadlines ·Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google Suite. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn preferred ·Commitment to professional ethics in working with highly confidential, sensitive information ·Support of the CASA for Children mission and ability to articulate that commitment Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities You Will Need: ✔ Create and maintain a team environment. Give and welcome feedback. Contribute to building a positive team spirit. Have the ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Support everyone\'s effort to succeed. Other Things You Will Need: Successfully complete criminal justice and ODHS abuse registry background checks (Note: CASA evaluates the results of each background check on a case-by-case for context and relevance to this job.) Proof of U.S. residency Attend a court hearing Complete CASA's "Knowing Who You Are" anti-bias, cultural competency training in your first six months of employment Complete 12 hours of continuing education annually Your Salary and Compensation: This is an hourly position paying $25.48/hour ($42,400 annually based on 1664 hours, which is 32 hours per week, compensation is commensurate with 8 FTE position). Compensation includes our full employer-paid benefits package with medical, dental and vision coverage (including mental health), OR an annual additional earnings stipend of ~$8,286 with waiver of employer coverage. CASA also covers life insurance, and short/long term disability. Special perks:
Includes a generous annual paid time off policy (PTO) that’s awarded upon hire a calendar year-end holiday schedule to help with work/life balance for a total of 19 holidays given annually. CASA provides a 401(k) retirement plan that matches employee deferrals dollar for dollar up to 5% of salary How You Can Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@casahelpskids.org noting
Development and Communications Assistant . Please let us know where you heard of the opening so we can gauge the success of our outreach efforts. Applications are reviewed as received, so apply early for the greatest consideration. Position is open until filled. We prefer not to receive phone inquiries.
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Who We Are and What We Do:
Founded in 1986, CASA for Children is Oregon’s largest and longest serving CASA organization, representing Multnomah, Washington, Columbia, and Tillamook Counties and almost one-quarter of Oregon’s foster children. Through training and mentorship, we empower community members to stand up for children who have experienced abuse and neglect and champion their best interests in court. We dedicate our resources to recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers in order to provide quality advocacy to as many children as we can. Mission:
CASA for Children strives to improve outcomes for children in foster care by recruiting, training, and supporting community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse and neglect Vision:
We imagine every child thriving in a permanent, safe, and nurturing family Values Statement:
We strive to uphold in every action and interaction: compassion, commitment, integrity, inclusivity, justice, equity, and respect Where You Will Work:
The Multnomah County CASA Office 1401 NE 68th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97213 Who You Will Report To:
Development & Communications Director Position Type:
Non-exempt (hourly), part-time position (32 hours per week), .8 FTE. There is an opportunity for 8 hours of the 32 hours work week to be remote after three months of onboarding and dependent on supervisor approval. Position Description:
The Development and Communications Assistant is a key member of CASA for Children’s development team, responsible for many of the administrative and data entry functions within the department. Duties include gift entry and record maintenance in our fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge), producing timely and accurate donor acknowledgment letters, and providing administrative support for fundraising events, communications, and community initiatives. This person needs to be extremely detail-oriented, able to shift quickly between projects and priorities, and exemplify professionalism and courtesy. Specific Responsibilities include: Database Administration Following existing protocols thoroughly and, at times, assisting in creating or updating protocols, the Development and Communications Assistant will maintain detailed, updated, and accurate constituent records. Duties include; ·Entering and updating contact information, actions, notes, and any other data required ·Inputting all cash and in-kind gifts made to the organization ·Quarterly updates of all CASA volunteer, Board of Directors, and Ambassador Board records ·Quarterly updates of e-mail records between Raiser’s Edge, Constant Contact, and Optima ·Assisting in the monthly reconciliation of gift records and resulting gift adjustments ·Assisting in the development of mailing lists and development reports ·Assisting staff or board members with donor histories and backgrounds as needed Other Databases The Development and Communications Assistant may use other databases and programs in their role including, but not limited to Constant Contact, GiveLively, Greater Giving, and Optima. The primary goal in using these other databases is to maintain updated and accurate constituent records within Raiser’s Edge and usage of these systems will vary. Gift Acknowledgements and Campaign Assistance ·Responsible for ensuring all donations are acknowledged in an accurate and timely manner (our goal is to acknowledge all gifts within 3-4 days) ·Responsible for alerting senior development staff to new donors and other gifts that require additional stewardship ·Assist the development team with the administrative functions of fundraising campaigns Event Administration The Development and Communications Assistant will assist the development team in the coordination of fundraising and community events. Duties include; ·Assisting the team with planning and day-of event activities ·Helping to procure raffle and auction items ·Assisting with the distribution of save-the-dates, invitations, tickets, sponsorship requests and invoices, and other collateral required for events Communications The Development and Communications Assistant will assist the Development and Communications Director with donor and community-facing communications. Duties include; ·Assist in the management of a communications calendar including social media and emails ·Assist, as needed, with marketing efforts in coordination with overall branding, events, digital advertisements, web updates, updating print and online collateral, and fundraising initiatives Skills & Experience Required ·Must have at least one year of experience working in a fundraising database; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred ·Extremely detail-oriented ·Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills; and ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds ·Ability to organize time effectively, establish priorities, meet deadlines ·Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google Suite. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn preferred ·Commitment to professional ethics in working with highly confidential, sensitive information ·Support of the CASA for Children mission and ability to articulate that commitment Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities You Will Need: ✔ Create and maintain a team environment. Give and welcome feedback. Contribute to building a positive team spirit. Have the ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Support everyone\'s effort to succeed. Other Things You Will Need: Successfully complete criminal justice and ODHS abuse registry background checks (Note: CASA evaluates the results of each background check on a case-by-case for context and relevance to this job.) Proof of U.S. residency Attend a court hearing Complete CASA's "Knowing Who You Are" anti-bias, cultural competency training in your first six months of employment Complete 12 hours of continuing education annually Your Salary and Compensation: This is an hourly position paying $25.48/hour ($42,400 annually based on 1664 hours, which is 32 hours per week, compensation is commensurate with 8 FTE position). Compensation includes our full employer-paid benefits package with medical, dental and vision coverage (including mental health), OR an annual additional earnings stipend of ~$8,286 with waiver of employer coverage. CASA also covers life insurance, and short/long term disability. Special perks:
Includes a generous annual paid time off policy (PTO) that’s awarded upon hire a calendar year-end holiday schedule to help with work/life balance for a total of 19 holidays given annually. CASA provides a 401(k) retirement plan that matches employee deferrals dollar for dollar up to 5% of salary How You Can Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@casahelpskids.org noting
Development and Communications Assistant . Please let us know where you heard of the opening so we can gauge the success of our outreach efforts. Applications are reviewed as received, so apply early for the greatest consideration. Position is open until filled. We prefer not to receive phone inquiries.
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