Development & Program Assistant

Description

The Development & Program Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the growth and sustainability of Friends of Leaps & Bounds. This position is responsible for assisting with donor stewardship, managing merchandise, supporting community outreach and youth camp programs, and contributing to administrative operations. 

The Development & Program Assistant also plays a key role in building and assisting with the volunteer program, helping to recruit, coordinate, and retain volunteers who support the organization’s mission. The ideal candidate is passionate about our cause, highly organized, community-oriented, and eager to help make an impact.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the execution of donor stewardship programs, ensuring timely and meaningful interactions with donors 
• Maintain accurate records of donor communications and contributions 
• Support the planning and coordination of donor recognition events and activities
• Collaborate with marketing on inventory, sales, and distribution of Friends of Leaps & Bounds merchandise 
• Develop strategies to increase merchandise visibility and sales alongside Marketing and Executive Director 
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials
• Develop, maintain, and grow youth camp programs and other youth programs in alignment with the organization’s mission 
• Identify and coordinate opportunities for the organization to attend, table, or present at local community events 
• Represent the organization at offsite events to promote programs and strengthen partnerships
• Assist in the coordination and growth of the volunteer program, helping recruit, onboard, and schedule volunteers 
• Track volunteer engagement and help organize recognition opportunities and trainings 
• Serve as a point of contact for volunteers, providing support and creating a welcoming environment
• Collaborate with Executive Director and leadership team to implement new initiatives and evaluate current programs 
• Help collect data and feedback to assess program success and areas for improvement
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and senior staff 
• Assist with scheduling, data entry, correspondence, and organizing materials for meetings 
• Manage and update organizational records and databases 
• Complete other duties as assigned to support the operations and mission of Friends of Leaps & Bounds

Requirements

• Experience in nonprofit development, event planning, or volunteer coordination 
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail 
• Familiarity with youth programming, merchandise sales, or CRM systems a plus 
• A collaborative mindset with a proactive, team-player attitude

This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours to attend events and meetings, and will require local travel for community events and offsite outreach opportunities.