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SalaryThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
BASIC PURPOSE:
The Fundraising Assistant, reporting to the Alameda County Chief Executive Officer, supports The Salvation Army's fundraising activities. This role involves administrative tasks, logistics coordination, and fostering positive relationships with donors, Advisory Board members, staff, and the community. The fundraiser assistant will handle data systems, produce marketing materials, and engage in special projects, including preparations for an upcoming Capital Campaign.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Donation Management:
- Provide confidential office support for the Chief Executive Officer, demonstrating professionalism and friendliness in interactions with donors, staff, Advisory Board, and the community.
- Proficiently work with various databases, including Salvation Army-specific systems, and conduct internet research as needed.
- Execute donor acknowledgments, letters, and communications with excellent grammar, typing accuracy, and meticulous record-keeping.
- Utilize Publisher and other programs to create marketing materials in collaboration with staff for effective donors, Salvation Army officers, and community engagement.
- Manage special projects, such as events, tours, and Capital Campaign preparations, working with professionals like architects when necessary.
- Accurately track pledges, contacts, and donor acknowledgments during the Capital Campaign, occasionally conducting research and interacting with Board members. Some evening and weekend support may be required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
- Friendly and professional demeanor, with quick and appropriate response to requests.
- Motivated individual eager to learn and advance skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to follow instructions.
- Strong ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
- Proficiency in Word (Mail Merge), Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Publisher or similar programs.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven team player.
- Ability to learn and accurately work with Salvation Army-specific software programs after training.
- Must maintain a reliable work schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Preferred experience in fundraising, campaigns, donor relations, or related fields.
- Experience working with and maintaining databases.
- Familiarity with Adobe, Acrobat, Photoshop, or related programs is advantageous.
- Must be 21 years or older.
- Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
