We are searching for a remarkable Fundraising and Development Associate to join our stellar team at Ultimate Charities in Arlington, VA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Fundraising and Development Associate is a terrific opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, problem-solving and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Fundraising and Development Associate at Ultimate Charities today!
We partner with charitable organizations to increase awareness of their programs and make an impact in the community. We have an immediate need for a Charity Fundraising assistant to join our growing team. The Fundraising Assistant will be the first point of contact for the Fundraising and Marketing & Communications teams. The main responsibilities for this role will be to process donations, maintaining the database and delivering high levels of customer care. The Fundraising Assistant will also work with the Supporter Relations Manager to provide support to the department on a range of tasks as required.
Key responsibilities
Be the first point of contact for all external and internal fundraising inquiries Provide a high standard of customer care, ensuring consistent thanking and acknowledgement of new/ departing donors Work closely with management and the communications team to prepare and send accurate and engaging donor communications Provide support to a range of fundraising and promotional events – including planning, logistics and on-the-day support Be responsible for the overall upkeep of the donor database – providing internal training and support to colleagues to ensure accurate inputting (after receiving training yourself that will be provided) Administer data inputting, amendments, running reports and creating data queries as necessary Support the fundraising team to ensure team tasks are correctly prioritized and deadlines are met Keep up to date with fundraising initiatives and news from across all sectors Introduce new ideas and initiatives into the role whilst taking ownership of work Desired Attributes:
Enthusiasm and drive for fundraising for a great cause is essential; experience of it is desirable but not required Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy Energetic, creative and can-do approach Good problem solving skills Engaging personal skills Strong written and verbal communications skills ' Benefits of working as a Fundraising and Development Associate in Arlington, VA:
? Excellent benefits
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Attractive package