Fort Mason Foundation

Development Assistant

Summary
This position is the primary administrative support to the Director of Development and an expanding Development Department.

Essential duties & responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage and coordinate Raiser’s Edge fundraising database system including gift recording and data entry, gift acknowledgement and report production
• Maintain the Development Department calendar, filing and other systems
• Draft and edit correspondence, as directed
• Field and fulfill requests from Trustees, donors, Foundation staff members and the general public
• Manage mailings and event RSVPs
• Assist in the creation and manage the distribution of all collateral materials
• Prepare and update orientation materials for new Development Committee Members
• Schedule and set up all Development Committee and other fundraising meetings
• Record meeting minutes, prepare and distribute electronic and paper copies of minutes and other meeting documents, and create a minutes binder for committee meetings
• Fill in for Executive Assistant with the scheduling and/or setup of full Board meetings
• Assist Development Director with meeting preparation including the creation of presentations in PowerPoint and other MS Office applications
• Assist with donor and Trustee stewardship activities
• Assist with compilation of Annual Report & Honor Roll of Donors
• Assist with Fort Mason sponsored event activities, as directed
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands
This position has no significant physical demands. Some evening and weekend work required.

Qualifications

• Embrace mission of the Fort Mason Foundation
• Meet customer service standards of Fort Mason Foundation
• Prior experience in a nonprofit environment preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office and other applications required
• Familiarity with donor databases or other CRMs helpful
• Organized, thorough, enthusiastic with energetic work habits
• Willingness to learn new skills and grow professionally
• Ability to multitask in a busy office environment essential
• Contribute to team success
• Well developed verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with staff colleagues, board members, donors and members of the public
  

Compensation
This is a full-time nonexempt position. A competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) benefits, is offered


Interested and qualified candidates, please send resume, with cover letter, in confidence to resumes@fortmason.org. Please include the words “Development Assistant” in the subject line of your message.


Fort Mason Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

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