Development Associate, New Canaan Community Foundation Position Available In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Position:

Reporting to the Development Director, the Development Associate is a full-time position that supports the Foundation’s annual fundraising efforts, including gift entry, database management, financial reporting, events, marketing and communications.

Responsibilities:

Support the Development Director, President & CEO, and Development Committee in pursuit of the Foundation’s ambitious fundraising and engagement goals; Manage gift processing, which requires regular data entry in the Foundation’s CRM system, and database maintenance; Creation and mailing of weekly tax acknowledgement letters; Lead reporting and management of ClickBid Software for fundraising events; Review monthly, quarterly and annual gift processing in CRM system with Accounting; Produce regular gift and other activity reports for donor-advised fundholders, staff team, Development Committee and Board of Directors as needed; Help prepare development solicitation mailings as well as an effective process to communicate results with appropriate constituents; Collaborate with staff and Events Committee to develop annual engagement events calendar and identify new opportunities; Support development events including invitations, RSVP tracking and event logistics; Translate content to key donor communications including newsletter and website; Provide great customer service to all constituents of the Foundation, including serving as a first line of communication with the office, answering main phone line and email inquiries.

Experience/Qualifications:

Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with a wide variety of people Strong verbal and written communication skills Exceptionally detail-oriented, with strong time management to accommodate multiple projects and ability to prioritize Works well independently and is a proactive problem-solver Fluent with email and Microsoft suite; ability to learn new database and other software systems Fundraising, events, marketing or communications experience preferred Familiarity with New Canaan a plus Interest in philanthropy and supporting the local nonprofit sector To apply: Email resume and cover letter to careers@newcanaancf.org . No phone calls please.