Job Description
RESOURCE DELVEOPMENT ASSISTANT (ASSOCIATION OFFICE) Location Wilmington, NC :
POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina's development department. Under the direction of the Development, the Resource Development Assistant provides administrative assistance in all aspects of fundraising to ensure the success of campaign goals and objectives. POSITION TYPE: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt WAGE RANGE: $15 - $17/hour based on experience ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Directly assists the Director of Development with organizing and implementing cost effective fundraisers to support annual campaigns, capital campaigns, special events and sponsorships.
- Responsible for clerical and database management tasks including mailing, data entry, invoicing, gift acknowledgment and payment processing.
- Assists with organizing and implementing YMCA gift acknowledgement and donor recognition programs to acknowledge current donors and to create community awareness of programs.
- Assists with recruiting, training, and engaging volunteers.
- Generates reports to evaluate and analyze fundraising efforts, prospective donors, and sources of increased income.
- Assists with special projects as needed.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness : Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth : Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA.
- This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, commitment to upholding confidentiality and an ability to handle a variety of responsibilities simultaneously.
- Associate's degree or higher education level and/or 2 years of experience in a similar/equivalent role is preferred.
- Have a solid understanding of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, OneNote and Microsoft Teams. Advanced knowledge/expertise in these products is preferred.
- Be able to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications within 90 days of hire.
- Be able to obtain/maintain a valid driver's license and operate a vehicle on behalf of the organization.
- This person must be able to problem solve, provide leadership to other YMCA staff and be able to work unsupervised.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Must be able to see and hear.
- Must be able to speak clearly; ability to speak effectively before large groups is preferred.
- Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs.
- Must be able to bend, stand, stoop, walk and climb a ladder.
- Must be able to comprehend and communicate written and or verbal instructions.
- Must be able to write routine reports/correspondence and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work at office, Immediate start,