Fundraising/Development Associate Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Fundraising/Development Associate Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh – 3.0 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details $20 – $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Work from home Parental leave Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Customer service Microsoft Office Driver’s License Fundraising 1 year Entry level Full Job Description Fundraising/Development Associate At Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, we’re all about solutions. Our heart is to meet people at their point of need to provide immediate relief and most importantly to foster long-term stability. We’re offering an opportunity to an individual who is interested in the field of nonprofit fundraising. As our Development Associate you will join our dynamic Development Team and be exposed to the full scope of nonprofit fundraising including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, and corporate and foundation giving. The Development Associate will provide a high level of administrative support to the department with the planning and implementation of fundraising events throughout the year. This position will also share responsibility with maintaining the donor database to ensure timely communication and gift acknowledgements. In addition, this role will assist with obtaining in-kind donations that are used by our programs to support people in need. We offer successful candidates a competitive pay rate, strong health benefits (including medical, dental and vision that are available the first of the month following hire date), generous time off programs that includes15 paid holidays a year. We also have a solid retirement plan that is fully funded by Catholic Charities along with other benefits such as Paid Parental Leave. In addition, the Development Associate is able to work from home on select days of the workweek. We are proud of our culture at Catholic Charities and to be designated as one of the Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania in 2022, 2023, and 2024 by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Take a look at the Development Associate description below and let us know if you’re ready to help bring healing and hope to the Pittsburgh region.

Key Performance Objectives Include:

Supports event planning and implementation from start to finish by helping to track and accomplish logistical details that will maximize fundraising events. Attends Executive Leadership Team Events meetings as needed to provide support and assist with plans. Attends all fundraising events and provides support at the events. Helps with donor database entry and maintenance for the purpose of effective donor centered communication. Provides support with processing donations ensuring accuracy in gift receipt, gift entry, acknowledgment, and batch closing procedures. Supports the agency wide In-Kind Contribution Program by assisting with pick-up and deliveries of items. Assists with the weekly acknowledgement mailing process, which includes mail merge and database coordination. Assists in coordination of the direct mail program and other solicitations. Adheres to confidentiality in communication with donors, staff, and others to preserve donors’ rights and privacy, also adheres to Donor Bill of Rights. Performs administrative support functions including mailings, to contribute to the efficient operation of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree is preferred. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is required. Exceptional attention-to-detail, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills are required. A demonstrated record of providing superior customer service is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is required. The ability to learn and master fundraising database software is required. A demonstrated record of working effectively in a team environment and collaborating with others is required. A valid driver’s license required. The ability to travel to various locations as needed is required. Act 33/34 clearances are required. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.