Development Assistant

The Diocese of Rockville Centre is seeking a Full-Time Development Assistant who will support the needs of the Development Department and be required to learn the logistics of direct mail campaigns, events, gift, donor Raiser's Edge database recording, and planned giving. Must be a practicing Catholic who upholds the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.

Duties and Responsibilities

•Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters and other correspondence.
•Create monthly fundraising reports and dashboards.
•Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate, foundation and individual donors.
•Handle all administrative details associated with meetings and events including maintaining guest lists, gathering, and preparing registration materials and other duties as assigned for fundraising events.
•Prepare materials for distribution. (i.e., copying, filing, mailing, e-mailing)
• Other duties as assigned by the Development Director and Office Manager

Requirements

•Bachelor's degree or prior experience in Fundraising Development office preferred. Will train the right candidate.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects.
•Ability to work both independently and in a team environment (hybrid work environment).
•Excellent interpersonal skills.
•Bilingual (Spanish speaking) a plus.
•Practicing Roman Catholic who upholds the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.

Please email your cover letter and resume in word format as an email attachment. Please note Development Assistant in subject of e-mail to our Human Resources Department: Diocese of Rockville Centre, P O Box 9023, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 or [email protected].