Major Gifts Associate

Provide specialized administrative support to the Major Gifts fundraising team with database entry and reporting, preparing, and editing written documents, presentations, and spreadsheets, and maintaining an efficient workflow within the department and in collaboration with other internal departments. Serve as Major Gifts liaison to 38 corps community centers. Possibility of building a small donor caseload and/or coordinating the young professional’s board. Support department and team events. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Data entry and reporting from the Salesforce database, including donor and gift specific reports as well as regular activity reports.
• Draft and edit copy for letters, proposals, reports, and other documents.
• Create and manage complex Excel spreadsheets.
• Create Power Point presentations for gift proposals and reporting.
• Manage large printing and mailing jobs for the team.
• Assist with implementation of fundraising events, including mailing list preparation, invitations, venue coordination and event logistics.
• Liaise with the Prospect Research Team and consolidate and report information to team.
• Set up, participate in, and take notes for various conference calls, meetings, and webinars.
• Provide guidance to field staff on issues relating to major gift administrative procedures.
• Prepare all outgoing mail for the Major Gifts team.
• Maintain effective communication with the Director of Major Gifts to ensure accurate and timely completion of assignments.
• Liaise with donors as necessary, with the possibility of building own portfolio and supporting the young professionals’ board.
• Provide back-up support for other Development staff, as needed.
• Monitor office supplies and order replenishments as needed.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) required.
• 3-5 years of work experience, preferably in a nonprofit development / fundraising setting
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel. Database experience, specifically Salesforce, a plus.
• Professional demeanor on the phone, in emails, and in person with senior executives, high net worth individuals, and donors.
• Enjoy problem solving and exude energy and initiative.
• Be a team player.
• Passion for the mission of The Salvation Army and the services provided to the community.