Development Associate

at  California Rural Legal Assistance Inc

ABOUT CRLA

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) offers radically necessary services that vindicate the rights of rural communities experiencing poverty and fight for community-led justice. Our advocates believe that rural communities can thrive, and that the legal system must work to the advantage of people who reject poverty and systems of oppression. The work we advance spans an impressive gamut of venues and stands on a bold legacy of success and a vision for the prosperity of our clients.

• Position: Development Associate
• Experience: One (1) + year,fundraising, marketing,
• Application Deadline: Open until filled
• Location: Oakland, CA
• Other: FLSA Non-Exempt, Non-Union Position, Full Time (37.5hrs per week)

The Development Associate leads administrative operations for a Resource Development team responsible for securing an annual budget of $34 million. This role is critical to donor stewardship, appeals, communications, and fundraising events. We are seeking a person who is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about social justice.

This is the perfect position for someone who:

• Wants to learn the nuts and bolts of non-profit fundraising
• Is a systems thinker who finds satisfaction in creating effective business processes
• Possesses remarkable organizational skills, loves to create order out of chaos, and edits with an eagle eye

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree or equivalent
• 1+ years of fundraising, marketing, or non-profit experience
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills
• Experience working with a donor or CRM database, such as DonorPerfect, Raisers Edge, or SalesForce
• Ability to excel in independent and team-based work and to collaborate effectively with diverse constituencies
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to occasionally work unconventional hours and potentially travel for fundraising activities
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) abilities preferred
• Working experience with DonorPerfect a plus

• Manage gift processing and donor acknowledgement process
• Respond to donor inquiries via phone and email
• Maintain DonorPerfect database donor records and enter gifts
• Produce DonorPerfect database reports
• Make donor thank you calls, send appreciation emails, and write thank you notes
• Support planning and execution of special events
• Coordinate donor mailings
• Conduct donor and foundation research
• Support finance team with reconciliation and audit support
• General administrative support for the department, including coordinating meetings, and entering project plans into Planner
• Work from CRLAs Oakland office at least two days per week to produce thank you letters, check mail, manage branded items, and organize general office supplies
  This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.