Development Associate

Skills required: Proficient with Microsoft Office, working knowledge of fundraising CRM database systems, analyzing data, professional writing including grant applications and reporting, major gift solicitation, sponsor procurement, volunteer management, good organizational skills, impeccable attention to detail, capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, exceptional time management, ability to communicate with survivors, staff, volunteers, and the public. Requires a valid PA Driver’s License.
Database management and oversight -
Post all donor data into various databases to capture all contact information, interests, and donations for acknowledgment. Provide oversight to ensure all donor records' accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.
Donations tracking and receipt -
Copy all checks, process all credit card transactions, and manage cash receipts. Enter all gifts into Donor Perfect, run reports, print tax receipt letters for the Executive Director to sign, and prepare deposit slips.
Communications -
Assist the Executive Director with the writing and editing of annual appeals, acknowledgments, donor news, reports, and proposals. Oversee all database mail lists and organization of campaign and special event/fundraiser mailings.
Grant applications –                                                                                                                                                          Oversee the grant application process, qualify leads, acknowledge grant awards, and ensure compliance with grant reporting to grow funding sources.                                                                                                                                               
Major Gifts –
Assist the Executive Director and Fund Development Chair with prospect research, solicitation, stewardship, and acknowledgment of major gifts including customized and impact reports.                                                                 Sponsorship Procurement –                                                                                                                                                 Assist the Executive Director and Fund Development Chair with procuring new sponsors for all BCSS fundraisers and programming, solicitation, stewardship, and acknowledgment of sponsorships including customized and impact reports.           Marketing –                 
Staff member will assist with marketing initiatives providing input and oversight for the BCSS blog, and social media platforms. Additional tasks include taking photos, conducting interviews with survivors, sponsors, and donors as well as shooting and editing video content.                                                                                                                                       Third-party fundraisers –                                                                                                                                                        Staff liaison to individuals, businesses, organizations, and groups raising funds on behalf of BCSS. Ensure all event information is collected, reviewed, and approved. Assist with promoting all events and attending when required. Provide proper acknowledgment of donated funds raised on behalf of BCSS.                                                                               
BCSS committees -                                                                                                                                                              Acting as a staff liaison for the Fund Development and Marketing Committee will attend all monthly meetings. Will track and post all sponsorships, donations of cash, products, and services as well as in-kind, assist with setting up and breaking down exhibits at community awareness events and special events/fundraisers.                                                                Administrative tasks -                                                                                                                                                              Staff member will oversee various tasks/projects throughout the year related to programming, volunteer management, community projects, organization, and cleaning of office communal areas, decorating for holidays, etc. Ability to move office furniture and lift to 25 lbs.