Philanthropy Assistant

Philanthropy Assistant 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 8600 Mcdonogh Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 $55,000

• $65,000 a year McDonogh School 17 reviews $55,000
• $65,000 a year The Philanthropy Assistant is responsible for supporting the administrative needs of the Philanthropy Team, overseeing the office management of Bowman House including calendar and budget support; logistics coordination; and data entry and clerical needs. Compensation for this position will generally be offered in the range of $55,000
• $65,000.

Individual offers will be specific, and based on education, experience, and benchmarking parameters. Essential Functions Serve as the office manager for Bowman House including the ordering of office supplies Coordination and scheduling of events and meetings for the Chief Philanthropy Officer and team as needed Generate gift acknowledgment letters, receipts, and tax documentation for donations as required Partner with the Business Office to manage and coordinate general accounting of gifts, monthly reconciliation, and annual audit requests Assist with event activities including processing gifts, recording RSVPs, and providing staff support during events as requested Other duties as assigned Must have a college degree and at least 3-5 years professional experience in fundraising. Additional Experience Demonstrated ability with technology platforms such as Zoom, Slack, and Asana Demonstrated experience with fundraising databases

• Raiser's Edge preferred Must have working knowledge and skillset with the Microsoft Office and Google suites of products Additional Requirements A commitment to the McDonogh mission and values A results-oriented, proactive, strategic thinker with a high degree of integrity Ability to effectively manage and motivate volunteers Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times Commitment to continued learning (personal and team) and development on issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Demonstrated ability to organize time, handle multiple priorities and deadlines, be self-motivated and able to participate effectively in a team Excellent organizational, listening, and analytical skills and someone driven to set and reach challenging goals Strong computer and analytical skills Strong initiative, creativity, and attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills and a thorough understanding of individual and special gift fundraising principles Working Conditions Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Lifting and carrying of equipment is not typical but may be required on rare occasions. Lifting up to 25 pounds. Other working conditions include climbing stairs, walking around campus, sitting, standing, and significant computer use including extensive close use of a computer monitor.