We’re creating a Development & Fundraising Assistant role to strengthen our internal capacity and support the delivery of our fundraising initiatives. This position provides operational and administrative support across grants, fundraising events, donor relations, volunteer coordination, and social media marketing — reducing the administrative workload on senior staff while helping our fundraising campaigns and events run smoothly. It’s a hands-on, capacity-building role suited to someone early in their nonprofit or fundraising career, with room to grow in responsibility over time.

Grant & Funding Support

• Research grant and foundation opportunities aligned with our priorities
• Assist with drafting grant applications and supporting documentation
• Maintain grant tracking systems, deadlines, and reporting requirements
• Support grant reporting as required

Fundraising Events & Campaigns

• Assist in planning and executing annual fundraising events and campaigns
• Administer online ticketing platforms for special event fundraisers
• Support day-of event logistics as part of the core event team
• Organize, track, and maintain raffle and silent auction item databases
• Assist in cultivating and collecting raffle and silent auction items
• Coordinate requests for in-kind donations from community partners

Event Marketing & Social Media Support

• Support social media marketing for fundraising campaigns and events
• Help develop promotional assets (graphics, captions, event content) using Canva or similar tools
• Schedule and publish social media posts across platforms
• Monitor social media accounts and respond to event-related inquiries
• Coordinate messaging and timelines with the Fund Development Manager

Volunteer Coordination

• Assist with recruitment, scheduling, training, and recognition of volunteers for fundraising events
• Coordinate volunteer scheduling and manage communications, confirmations, and materials
• Support volunteer systems and respond to inquiries

Donor Relations & Administrative Support

• Communicate with donors and supporters to build and maintain relationships
• Prepare fundraising materials including donor correspondence, thank-you letters, presentations, and campaign materials
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records in Keela
• Track fundraising activity and assist with reporting
• Serve as a professional point of contact for fundraising-related phone and email inquiries
• Provide administrative support across all fundraising initiatives

Details

• Hours: 10–20 per week
• Compensation: $24.00–$27.00/hr
• Work location: In person
• Perks: Casual dress, flexible schedule, mileage reimbursement, wellness program

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a nonprofit environment and working with volunteers
• Experience in fundraising, event planning, or communications preferred
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable connecting with donors and community partners professionally and diplomatically
• Able to work independently while contributing within a small team
• Experience with donor databases (e.g., Keela) and data entry
• Experience supporting social media marketing and basic graphic design (e.g., Canva) preferred