Fundraising Assistant - Full Time, Non Exempt, Oakland, CA
The Salvation Army
- Oakland, CA
- $25.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.