Development Assistant

at  Raphael House of San Francisco

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Development Assistant supports the fundraising activities of the Development Department by providing a broad range of administrative support, including assisting with administering the organization’s donor database (Raiser’s Edge NXT), managing gift processing and donor acknowledgements, maintaining data quality of the fundraising database, and producing standard reports. They also work closely with the Community Engagement Manager, Development Manager, Events Manager, and Marketing Manager to engage volunteers, sponsors, fundraise, and share stories about our mission.
Raphael House employs a strategic, relationship-based, fundraising model that is highly collaborative, results-oriented, and fast-moving. The position reports to the Development Manager and the Community Engagement Manager and is part of a team of five development professionals in San Francisco that raises over $4,000,000 per year and collaborates closely with program staff, the Senior Management Team, and the Board of Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A positive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented attitude. Enjoys working as part of a hard-working and collaborative team
• Computer (PC) skills in word processing and database management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
• Strong organizational skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks and problem solve as conflicts arise
• Customer service mindset and experience interacting with a variety of individuals including coworkers, senior staff, board members, volunteers, clients, and the general public
• Ability to work under pressure, stay flexible, and maintain a sense of humor
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends and/or longer hours; ability to lift 20-30 lbs.
• Must be 21+ and have a valid CA driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in an administrative or fundraising role
• Experience with MS Office, Google Drive, and other data platforms like Raiser’s Edge, Greater Giving, OneCause, Auctria, and/or Eventbrite preferred
• Wordpress and Social Media platform proficiency
• Flexibility working remotely, using Zoom, and working in the office
• Self motivated; desire and aptitude for learning new tasks quickly
• Basic understanding of fundraising principles and basic fundraising skills specific to supporting individual, foundation, corporate and major donor cultivation.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to meet strict deadlines and to carry out complex and technical assignments with careful attention to details
  Salary: $50,000 to $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Full-time employee benefits include: medical, dental, and vision coverage; three weeks accrued vacation days plus 11 paid holidays and 10 accrued sick days; EAP program; Flexible Spending Account; and commuter benefits. Raphael House supports a work/life balance for its employees and offers flexible work options.
  Contact: Please send a cover letter and resume to
  Please, no phone calls or walk-in inquiries about the position.
  Raphael House of San Francisco, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
  Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
  All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $25.65 - $28.20 per hour
  Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• non-profit: 1 year (Preferred)
• administrative: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• San Francisco, CA 94109 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Francisco, CA 94109: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 9410