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Development Assistant, Sisters of Social Service (Encino)

Development Assistant
The Development Assistant works collaboratively with the Development Director and Department in a progressive, upbeat Catholic organization to raise funds to expand and sustain programming. Responsibilities include helping communicate with and acknowledge supporters, developing materials and appeals to further outreach, and writing, proofreading and editing a variety of newsletters, on-line content and other media. We are looking for a bright, energetic person who wants to have meaningful work with diverse people who help those on the margins of our world. You should be a motivated and thoughtful team player, having some Development and/or non-profit experience, and be interested in learning both the world of Development and the world of the Sisters of Social Service.

Sisters of Social Service Mission Statement
We Sisters of Social Service are women of many cultures called to fulfill the Gospel by caring for the poor and alienated, protecting the right of all people to live in dignity. Our lives are blessed by the Benedictine values that respect all people and things, cherish the familial warmth of community, make welcome the stranger, and find joy in work and renewal in prayer. We trust in the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we continue to expand our reach as social workers to all people in need.

Key job responsibilities
Assists with the fundraising/development efforts in a multi-faceted non-profit that works for social justice, economic development and provides social service work
Manages multiple databases and provides administrative support for development efforts --- performs duties involving gift and database management, preparation of support materials and general administrative activities (donor tracking, thanks yous, basic reports , data analysis and proof reading)
Works collaboratively in a progressive, upbeat, faith-based environment
Assists with creating materials, presentations, and outreach that helps to communicate the SSS mission, ministries and works (photos, displays, websites, e-newsletter, print newsletter)
Donor relations

Required job qualifications/experience
1. Excellent database management skills -- attention to details, experience with Donor Perfect or other fundraising databases preferred (please tell us what dbase you have experience with)
2. Excellent computer skills
(Excel, Word, mailmerge, spreadsheets, e-mailing, internet research skills)
3. Intermediate writing skills (web content, proofreading/editing skills a plus)
4. Donor recognition experience
Thank you letters, basic foundation letters, special event coordination
4. Non-profit or community-based organization experience
2-4 years of experience at a non-profit, faith-based or community organization setting in an administrative setting or similar experience
5. Community outreach abilities
6. Experience working with and for diverse populations

Desired professional traits
Passion for working with the underserved
Flexibility
Ability to multitask
Self-initiation, motivation
Excellent communication skills
Experience working with volunteers, CBOs and/or boards
Experience with Catholic organizations helpful
Creativity and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of various cultures
Spanish proficiency or fluency a plus
Development interest
Grace under pressure and deadlines

Application Process

Please do not call our office until we have started scheduling interviews and have contacted you.

In order to help us better understand your background and gifts, we would like to ask you to submit the following to complete your submission. Due to the difficult economy we are living in, we will likely receive many applications. Please help us and yourself by completing your submission. We will need to receive all materials by noon on Friday, July 13.

The following should be included in an e-mail with the subject line reading:

Development Assistant Submission,________( insert your first name)

Please send submission to:
ssslajobs@gmail.com and
jameySSSdevelopment@gmail.com

Required Attachments

1. Your resume

2. A formal cover letter as an attachment. Please describe why you feel this position is especially suited to you and what you are looking for in a job.

3. Two professional writing samples. If you have worked in the Development field, please include at least one sample from this work.

4. Technology Background. A brief list of the software programs that you are comfortable with. (it might include Word, Excel, fundraising databases, Photoshop...)

Timeline
We will need to receive all materials by noon on Friday, July 13.

We will be reviewing materials and scheduling initial interviews for the two weeks following the submission. After final interviews, we're hoping the chosen candidate will be give notice and be able to start work 2-3 weeks later. If this timeline won't work for you, please let us know this in your e-mail.

• Location: Encino
• Compensation: Depending on professional experience level (compensation should be $37,000-$38,0
• This is at a non-profit organization.
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.