Responsibilities

• Donor Database Management (DonorPerfect)
• Manage the donor database: prompt and accurate data entry and reporting, analysis of ongoing reports to ensure tracking towards development goals
• Process gifts and donations: gift entry, facilitating distribution of thank you/acknowledgement letters, and serving as a point of contact for donors’ inquiries
• Regularly update content of acknowledgement letters, etc, ensuring thoughtful and relevant communications
• Perform record and data entries/cleanups/updates in the donor database
• Development
• Support the Chief Development & Communications Officer (CDCO) and team in the planning and execution of multiple campaigns throughout the year (Amplify Austin, End of Year Giving, etc.)
• Support direct mail campaigns including drafting materials, pulling mailing lists, and production coordination
• Collaborate to perform donor and prospect research on individuals, corporations, and foundations
• Assist with event planning, including logistics, guest management (OneCause),communications, and gift processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Two years minimum experience in nonprofit development and/or communications
• Experience with fundraising software or comparable CRM
• Demonstrated record of exemplary customer service skills
• Strong verbal, written and email communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in the full Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Ability to manage multiple projects, sometimes with shifting priorities, under direct supervision, as well as independently
• Commitment and ability to uphold high levels of accountability
• Ability to handle confidential donor/constituent information with sensitivity and integrity
• Demonstrated ability to be creative, flexible, well-organized, resourceful, and to show initiative

Preferred

• Proficiency with marketing/communications (ConstantContact; Canva; Paperless Post; OneCause, and social media channels)
• Proficiency with DonorPerfect
• Grant writing
• Website maintenance (website development a plus)
• Utilization of AI and best practice research methods
• Committed interest or experience with the Seedling mission or similar organization