DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT I

Are you compassionate about animals? Do you want to work for an organization with a great cause? Humane Society of Broward County is looking for a detail-oriented, team-minded, enthusiastic, and organized Development Assistant to help fulfill our mission of "Advocating for and improving lives of animals by providing adoptions, community services, and education. This role is perfect for someone who can manage effective relationships and has affection and compassion for animals. This position requires attendance of fundraising events outside of normal business hours and on weekends.

Job Summary:

Maintains the donor information database, processes donations, and assists the S.V.P., Manager, and other Development staff in their duties.

Job Type:

This is a full-time, onsite position.

Compensation:

Varies based on experience. Starting at $19/hr

Responsibilities:

Enters general donor information into donor database management system, Raiser's Edge. Prepares and mails donor correspondence and responds to inquiries from prospective donors. Works with the accounting coordinator to reconcile daily donation deposits and deposit reports as needed. Provides support for Development staff as needed. Processes daily deposit cover sheets. Assists with data entry and follow-up for PAWS events, Walk For The Animals, and Big Dog Golf Tournament. Coordinates small events as needed. Assists with preparation and follow-up for event auctions. Helps raise funds through a variety of methods, including direct mail, social media, grants, special events, auctions, and in-kind donations, etc. Adheres to HSBC's safety precautions on an ongoing basis. Assist with building the tribute program. Assist with the Planned Giving Committee. Maintains records for matching gift program donors and companies.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. One year of full-time administrative assistant, event planning, development assistant or any equivalent combination of training and experience required. Knowledge of proper phone etiquette. Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures. Experience with cash handling and credit card processing required. Must be computer literate with proficient use of Windows-based software, MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher, Photoshop, Canva, Illustrator, and/or InDesign. Fundamental knowledge and understanding of Raiser's Edge, our donor database management system, highly preferred. Prior work experience in a non-profit environment within a fundraising capacity preferred. Possession of a valid Florida driver's license with a good driving record is required. Some travel is required to and from event locations and other work-related trips with the use of personal and/or company vehicles.

Benefits for FT employees:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (100% employer-sponsored plan available) 15k Life Insurance Policy (100% employer-sponsored) Paid Time Off (PTO): sick days, personal days, vacation time, and floating holidays. Holiday Pay Employee Assistance Program (EAP) HSBC Employee Perks (free or discounted shelter services and programs) Employee Discount Program Free Legal Benefits 401K Retirement Plan with employer match (after 1 year of employment) Voluntary supplementary benefits