Development Specialist

Oasis Center

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Job Summary

To provide administrative support of development operations and to the CEOTo provide administrative support of development operations and to the CEO.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists Director of Development Operations in managing and executing the annual fund campaign, major-gifts campaign and other campaigns as-needed.
• Assists in researching current donor gift history using internal database, internal files, and internet resources in order to increase levels of giving.
• Assists in the identification of new prospect capacity, areas of interest, network of relationships, and linkages to Oasis Center using internal database, internal files, and internet resources for research.
• Works with finance team to reconcile all donations on a monthly basis, and as requested.

• Meticulously maintains accurate, thorough, and timely records of all donor contacts in database system and generates donor reports and lists for the Director of Development Operations and CEO.
• Ensures quality and efficiency in all stewardship efforts by creating and following donor-level processes, assisting in crafting of new and standard-template style thank-you letters, and assuring the accuracy of all communications.
• Ensures that all acknowledgement letters are sent to donors and other supporters for all gifts and new pledges in a timely manner, including tax receipts and other appropriate thank-you notices and acknowledgements as necessary, such as handwritten thank-you letters from the CEO, and thank-you letters from Board members.
• Coordinates and assembles bulk mailings of all communications to donors and prospects (e.g. Fall Mailer, etc.).

• Participates in the production and coordination of all strategic donor communications including gift acknowledgements, direct mail pieces, newsletters, and annual reports.
• Coordinates complex assignments including drafting and editing development documents, researching and preparing briefings and writing reports.
• Works with Community & Corporate Relations Manager and Director of Development Operations to assist with individual and groups of volunteers as needed.
• Coordinates special community/volunteer projects as needed such as gathering and disseminating wish lists, coordinating faith-based, civic group and individual donor activities and donations.

 

 

 

 

        General Support

• Provides general administrative support for the CEO and specific programs/projects as assigned.

        Board Relations

• Assists with preparation and production of Board Meetings including taking minutes, preparing board packets, set-up (virtual & on site) and clean-up, scheduling and coordinating Board Committee meetings.
• Documents and archives historical events and data on all Board Members and their service and giving history to the agency.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor Degree or High School Diploma/GED along with 4 years of development and advancement experience.
• Meticulously proficient with database entry and maintenance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to effectively set and manage multiple priorities and use time constructively.
• Ability to use tact, diplomacy, and discretion, with an emphasis on professionalism.
• One-year relevant experience.

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Send cover letter and resume to Dana True at dtrue@oasiscenter.org  

Oasis Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is operated in accordance with a policy which does not permit discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Details

• Date Posted: November 22, 2021
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Communications / Marketing / PR
• Service Area: Children / Youth
• Salary Range: 35K-38K