Development Associate

• Location100 Independence Drive, Suite 2, Hyannis, MA, 02601, United States
• Base Pay$42000.00 - $50000.00 / Year
• Employee TypeRFT Regular Full Time
• Required Degree2 Year Degree
• Minimum Experience2 Years

Contact information

• NameJessica Allen
• Phone774-786-8710
• EmailJallen@ymcacapecod.org

Description

Development Associate

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is part of a small, close-knit team and often acts as the front face of the YMCA fundraising office, greeting donors and visitors to the executive and fundraising offices, coordinating donor event outreach and registration, and supporting fundraisers with donation reporting and thank you letters, mailing list pulls. This position also coordinates logistics for small donor events; our annual golf tournament, teen achievers benefit dinner, and annual community breakfast; and our team participation in community events such as Second Summer Cycle and Falmouth Road Race Responsible for day-to-day management of the donor database including setting up events and fundraising campaigns, entering gifts and pledges, reporting, and maintaining integrity and security of donor database, systems, and processes.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Free Y Membership
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 3 weeks paid vacation.
• of sick time accrued.
• Better work-life-balance
• Opportunities for growth at the YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the maintenance of the donor database including entry of donations, pledges, sponsorships, donor and campaigner information; creation of fundraising campaigns; and the generation of reports, billing/invoicing, and mailing lists.
• Communicate with various donors, corporations, foundations, event sponsors, and vendors including generating weekly thank you letters.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete files on the shared network as well as paper back-ups as needed.
• Coordinate event logistics including managing invitation mailings, registration, vendor contracts, sponsor and attendee communications.
• Systematically distributes donor information and reports to various donors, stakeholders such as volunteers, board members, and staff including but not limited to contacts, thank you notes, gift acknowledgements, and annual tax statements as scheduled.
• Audits donor information and database for accuracy and completeness and updates as necessary.
• Works in partnership with Payroll & Benefits Administrator and outside businesses to reconcile payroll deduction for employee donor gifts and matching companies on a monthly schedule.
• ttends event and development department related meetings.
• Provides excellent communication with a high level of tact and discretion. Maintains strict confidentiality of highly sensitive donor information.
• Supports special projects as assigned.

The job functions listed above are intended to describe the nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY:

Supports multiple teams and coordinates complex projects. This job has no supervisory responsibility.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.

Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.

Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Education:

Associates of Applied Business or related field or equivalent work experience

Experience:

• Two years' experience in database entry and management
• Two years’ MS Excel experience
• One year of related administrative experience
• One year’s previous experience in managing multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Hyannis, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person