Donor Relations Assistant - TEMPORARY
Ultimate Staffing, Rockville, Maryland, United States, 20850
Donor Relations Assistant
Hybrid, Temporary | Rockville, MD
$25-$30 per hour
Position Overview
The Donor Relations Assistant plays a key role in supporting philanthropic operations by ensuring donors receive timely, accurate, and meaningful recognition. This position manages gift processing, donor communications, and database accuracy while providing administrative and event support to the philanthropy team. The role is hybrid, combining on-site collaboration with remote work flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end gift processing, including data entry, verification, and donor acknowledgment
Prepare, personalize, and coordinate donor thank-you letters, memorial cards, and family notifications
Maintain accurate donor records in Raiser's Edge, including address updates and next-of-kin information
Manage workplace giving, matching gifts, and returned mail follow-up
Generate mailing lists, queries, and reports to support appeals, newsletters, and annual communications
Coordinate and support donor mailings and monthly appeal production
Respond professionally to donor inquiries via phone and email
Train and guide volunteers assisting with donor recognition activities
Provide administrative and logistical support for meetings and fundraising events (e.g., gala, memorial events)
Maintain departmental files, supplies, and documentation
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required
2+ years of experience in data entry, donor services, fundraising support roles
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience with donor databases; Raiser's Edge preferred
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and data accuracy
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service mindset with the ability to handle sensitive communications
Experience with mail merges and report generation a plus
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
Hybrid, Temporary | Rockville, MD
$25-$30 per hour
Position Overview
The Donor Relations Assistant plays a key role in supporting philanthropic operations by ensuring donors receive timely, accurate, and meaningful recognition. This position manages gift processing, donor communications, and database accuracy while providing administrative and event support to the philanthropy team. The role is hybrid, combining on-site collaboration with remote work flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end gift processing, including data entry, verification, and donor acknowledgment
Prepare, personalize, and coordinate donor thank-you letters, memorial cards, and family notifications
Maintain accurate donor records in Raiser's Edge, including address updates and next-of-kin information
Manage workplace giving, matching gifts, and returned mail follow-up
Generate mailing lists, queries, and reports to support appeals, newsletters, and annual communications
Coordinate and support donor mailings and monthly appeal production
Respond professionally to donor inquiries via phone and email
Train and guide volunteers assisting with donor recognition activities
Provide administrative and logistical support for meetings and fundraising events (e.g., gala, memorial events)
Maintain departmental files, supplies, and documentation
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required
2+ years of experience in data entry, donor services, fundraising support roles
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience with donor databases; Raiser's Edge preferred
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and data accuracy
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service mindset with the ability to handle sensitive communications
Experience with mail merges and report generation a plus
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.