Development Assistant, Parent Development and Women's Philanthropy
Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Research And Development), Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Job Description
The Parent Development team is one of the nation's most successful and ambitious parent philanthropy programs in higher education. This team focuses on building relationships and securing gifts from current and prospective parent donors in support of University priorities. The Development Assistant (DA) supports the Director, Leadership and Major Gift Officers in the unit, as well as the Director of Women's Philanthropy.
This role is ideal for a candidate looking to make an immediate impact. The DA plays a significant and central role on the team, helping resource the fundraising team responsible for some of the University's closest relationships. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, navigating a complex research organization, and managing simultaneous communications with multiple frontline fundraisers.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive administrative and project support to the Parent Development team and the Director of Women's Philanthropy, including calendar coordination, meeting preparation, and follow‑up.
Assist with planning, coordination, execution, and follow‑up for prospect and donor outreach, events, engagement activities, and special initiatives.
Serve as a key liaison, partnering with other UA stakeholders, to support external constituents' experience of campus, meetings, and special events within budgetary guidelines.
Assist in producing development materials such as meeting agendas, briefing documents, newsletters, and stewardship communications tailored to donors.
Collect, compile, and maintain data related to fundraising initiatives.
Enter, update, and maintain accurate donor and prospect records and coding in fundraising database; input goals and solicitations.
Prepare, review, and distribute reports related to donor engagement, giving activity, participation, and fundraising progress.
Monitor and reconcile expenses; manage budget tracking and reporting.
Provide logistical support for development staff travel as necessary.
Support annual fundraising goals and planning efforts related to parent giving.
Perform other administrative and development‑related duties as assigned.
Salary Hiring Range: $25.60/hr to $32.01/hr. Pay rate commensurate with relevant experience.
Requirements This position requires a high school diploma, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and 2‑3 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a professional setting. Other requirements include:
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including effective phone communication, exceptional proofreading, and solid knowledge of grammar and punctuation.
Accurate typing skills and a working knowledge of Windows PC, including Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management databases.
Very adept at handling multiple tasks and working well within deadlines.
Good judgment and discretion in handling confidential materials.
Ability to work independently without close supervision.
Benefits Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
Tuition remission for employees.
Tuition remission for spouses and children who meet eligibility requirements.
Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Low‑cost life insurance.
Eligibility for both university‑funded 401(k) and employer‑sponsored 403(b) retirement plans.
Paid holidays annually.
Generous sick and vacation pay.
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook.
Boston College conducts pre‑employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu
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This role is ideal for a candidate looking to make an immediate impact. The DA plays a significant and central role on the team, helping resource the fundraising team responsible for some of the University's closest relationships. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, navigating a complex research organization, and managing simultaneous communications with multiple frontline fundraisers.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive administrative and project support to the Parent Development team and the Director of Women's Philanthropy, including calendar coordination, meeting preparation, and follow‑up.
Assist with planning, coordination, execution, and follow‑up for prospect and donor outreach, events, engagement activities, and special initiatives.
Serve as a key liaison, partnering with other UA stakeholders, to support external constituents' experience of campus, meetings, and special events within budgetary guidelines.
Assist in producing development materials such as meeting agendas, briefing documents, newsletters, and stewardship communications tailored to donors.
Collect, compile, and maintain data related to fundraising initiatives.
Enter, update, and maintain accurate donor and prospect records and coding in fundraising database; input goals and solicitations.
Prepare, review, and distribute reports related to donor engagement, giving activity, participation, and fundraising progress.
Monitor and reconcile expenses; manage budget tracking and reporting.
Provide logistical support for development staff travel as necessary.
Support annual fundraising goals and planning efforts related to parent giving.
Perform other administrative and development‑related duties as assigned.
Salary Hiring Range: $25.60/hr to $32.01/hr. Pay rate commensurate with relevant experience.
Requirements This position requires a high school diploma, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and 2‑3 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a professional setting. Other requirements include:
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including effective phone communication, exceptional proofreading, and solid knowledge of grammar and punctuation.
Accurate typing skills and a working knowledge of Windows PC, including Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management databases.
Very adept at handling multiple tasks and working well within deadlines.
Good judgment and discretion in handling confidential materials.
Ability to work independently without close supervision.
Benefits Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
Tuition remission for employees.
Tuition remission for spouses and children who meet eligibility requirements.
Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Low‑cost life insurance.
Eligibility for both university‑funded 401(k) and employer‑sponsored 403(b) retirement plans.
Paid holidays annually.
Generous sick and vacation pay.
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook.
Boston College conducts pre‑employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu
ondiscrimination.
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