Development Associate at MountainStar Family Relief Nursery

Bend, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Entry, Event Registration, Communication, Organization, Donor Relations, Database Management, Event Planning, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Confidentiality, Customer Engagement, Inventory Management

Industry

Description

Description Job Description: Development Associate About the Job: The Development Associate is responsible for supporting the development team with a particular focus on data entry and event registration. The Development Associate reports to the Development Director with day-to-day tasks overseen by other team members. About MountainStar Family Relief Nursery: MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is a local non-profit that has been in Central Oregon for 25 years. We are a strength-based child abuse and neglect prevention program to support families with children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. We provide high quality trauma-informed care and services for children and families experiencing high stress. Services include a therapeutic classroom emphasizing social-emotional development, home visits, parenting classes and other wrap around services. Our values are: Caring – welcoming, trauma-informed, non-judgmental, family-focused, compassionate, honest, and fun. Collaborative –engaged with clients, supporters, program partners, and communities. Excellence – committed to quality programs, current research, continuous learning, and robust evaluation. Inclusive – seek out and value diverse perspectives, understand and address systemic barriers equitably. About the Role: Data Management (60%) Record all donations and donor info, manage coding/processing/acknowledgements. Maintain accurate records, follow data entry protocol, perform database maintenance. Track donors, volunteers, stakeholders, event attendees, and new member engagement. Monitoring constituent updates between CRM and communication platforms. Assist the Philanthropy Manager as needed to support donor relations. Communication, Events, & Outreach (30%) Assist with event logistics, maintain guest lists/invites, prepare materials, day-of implementation. Consolidate and finalize all registration lists for event days to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Prepare any other guest focused details as it pertains to table assignments and bid numbers. Manage all final data entries post events to ensure accuracy. Assist with identifying and soliciting in-kind donations and event sponsors. Update and prepare mailing lists, coordinate production and mailing of time-sensitive projects. Coordinate with the Development Director and Events & Marketing Manager to ensure all communications/materials are consistent with organization-wide communication strategies. Assist the Events & Marketing Manager as needed. Other (10%): Support post event documentation and guest acknowledgments. Support development team in thank you calls to event guests, sponsors, and in-kind donors. Manage letterhead and collateral inventory and maintain adequate supplies to support donor relations and special events and outreach activities across all sites Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Commitment to offering non-judgmental help to vulnerable children and their families. Bachelor's Degree or relevant skills Extensive computer experience, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, donor database Excellent communication skills, ability to positively engage donors through email, phone, in-person; handle confidential information with discretion. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, tracking of various projects and meeting established deadlines. What You’re Skilled At: Experience working with a donor database (preferably Bloomerang) Experience supporting event planning and execution Ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Energetic and forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions. Consistent attendance is essential for both the smooth operation of our programs as well as fostering a sense of stability for the children and families we serve. Physical Demands, Background, Driving and Training Requirements: Ability to lift to 40 lbs. Ability to pass a background check. Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation to support outreach and special events. Clean driving record to drive company vehicles. Schedule Expectations: This is a 20-hour per week, non-exempt position. Possibility of increased hours in the future. All positions at MountainStar Family Relief Nursery are contingent upon the availability of funding. Equal Employment Opportunity: MountainStar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Responsibilities

The Development Associate supports the development team primarily through data management and event logistics. Responsibilities include recording donations, managing event registrations, and assisting with donor relations.