Development and Stewardship Assistant for Bay Area

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports donor recognition initiatives with administrative support.
• Draft, edit, and distribute correspondence, including letters and memorandums.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail for the assigned fundraiser(s).
• Maintain and update the donor database with accuracy.
• Research donor information to support fundraising efforts.
• Compile and analyze donor-related statistics.
• Generate, manage, and run reports and queries within the database.
• Coordinate donor engagement efforts, including birthday, holiday, and thank-you cards.
• Assist in creating, editing, and preparing marketing campaigns, touch points and solicitation materials.
• Process and track check requests for the Development team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel (e.g., data analysis, formulas, pivot tables, charts) is required.
• Experience with Canva is also essential, particularly for creating visually compelling presentations, reports, or marketing materials. Proficiency with design in Canva or similar products.

Preferred Experience:

• College degree.
• Minimum of two years of experience as an Administrative or Program Assistant.
• Experience with a CRM system

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and able to take initiative.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys administrative work, and is passionate about supporting fundraising efforts.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

COMPENSATION:

A competitive compensation package and significant benefits will be provided to the successful candidate.

ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

High School or Equivalent (required)
Bachelors (preferred)

1 years: Experience with Canva is also essential, particularly for creating visually compelling presentations, reports, or marketing materials. Proficiency with design in Canva or similar products. (preferred)