Development Associate

• Development Associate Full-time (40 hours): Monday to Friday first shift $21.00 per hour Sojourner Family Peace Center employs dedicated, hardworking professionals who want to be of service to others and make a difference in Milwaukee and surrounding communities. If you have a desire to help support survivors and work with passionate colleagues, whose personal and professional experience is as diverse as the clients we serve, this may be the position for you.

Overview

The Development Associate is responsible for gift entry and processing, generating donor acknowledgement letters, associated reporting, and maintenance of the database with precision, integrity and confidentiality as directed by the Development Operations Manager in compliance with Department best practices, protocols and processes.

Total Rewards Program We Provide Competitive Pay $21.00 Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance Group Life Insurance Retirement Plan with Generous Match Comprehensive Wellness Program Flexible Spending Accounts Generous PTO Policy 5 Wellness Days Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits through Colonial Life Insurance Professional Development Opportunities

What are the Job Responsibilities? Office Administration

1. Prepare reports, correspondence and requested documents.
2. Prepare, proofread and edit documents as requested.
3. Create and maintain appropriate electronic and paper donor files.
4. Fill out ACH payments or bank account information requests for funders. Database Administration
5. Process, and enter all donations (e.g., checks, credit cards, ACH payments, stock gifts, etc.).
6. Follow established protocols and processes in making decisions and judgements about gift entry and documentation of gifts. Provide double checks to ensure accuracy, security and integrity of database.
7. Maintain database with most accurate and updated constituent information.
8. Complete basic reporting including Weekly Gift report, Actions report and Opportunity report on a weekly basis and In-Kind Donation report monthly.
9. Process monthly credit card and EFT donations, including calling donors to get updated credit card or bank numbers.
10. On an ongoing basis, validate and update donor information.
11. Serve as point of contact for gift and donor-related questions, providing information, problem solving and documenting interactions while providing timely and donor-centric customer service.
12. Enter, track and update status on pledges and proposals following department protocols.
13. Process matching gifts in accordance with each company’s policy.
14. Generate timely and accurate gift acknowledgement letters for all gifts, creating and maintaining accurate donor acknowledgement letter templates.
15. Scan/Upload supporting gift documentation to RE/NXT.
16. Prepare background information on donors utilizing Raiser’s Edge, locating information, obituaries, employment information etc. Gift-In-Kind
17. Assist Development Operations Manager in management of GIK volunteers.
18. Ensure donations are processed and moved to storage spaces in a timely manner.
19. Complete monthly inventory checks of main and laundry room storage spaces.
20. Update Amazon Wish List as needed.
21. Maintain partnerships with Goodwill and other organizations to donate excess items.
22. Ensure storage spaces remain organized.

Events

23. Process event registrations through Raiser’s Edge NXT and OneCause.
24. Provide support at events two major events; Be the Light and Taste of Africa. Other
25. Ability to work a regular time schedule and have regular attendance at the workplace.
26. Practice agency policies and safety in the workplace.
27. Participate in all mandatory meetings and trainings.
28. Uphold and exhibit the agency’s Core Values.
29. Other work-related duties and projects as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• A high school diploma is required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing or related field is preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a development department
• Solid knowledge of grammar and strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to multi-task with very high attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to problem solve
• Familiarity with a business environment and procedures
• Ability to work under deadlines and prioritize workload with minimal supervision
• Capable of working efficiently in a team-oriented setting
• Proficient in Raiser’s Edge, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organizational skills and propensity for planning and logistics
• Creativity and enthusiasm for thinking outside the box

Additional Eligibility Qualifications Reliable Transportation Must have reliable transportation, valid Driver’s License, insurable driving record, and automobile insurance with minimum limits of:

1. Liability Coverage: $25,000 per person and $50,000 of 2 or more people for injury or death
2. Property Damage: $10,000
3. Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist: $25,000 per person and $50,000 for 2 or more people injured Communication Skills Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to prepare letters, database entries, reports, memos, correspondence, and documentation. Effectively communicate with donors, clients, and other employees of the organization. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Other Skills and Abilities Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as a computer and job related software, a keyboard, calculator, telephone, FAX, photocopier, postage machine, etc. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position is an office-based position.

Apply using our online application system at http://familypeacecenter.org/careers. The review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please apply and upload your resume directly to our web site; we do not access resumes posted in Indeed. Sojourner complies with all federal, state, and local employment laws, providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination. In accordance with federal requirements, we will ensure that hiring, promotion, and workplace practices remain aligned with applicable laws and regulations. Visit our Website at http://familypeacecenter.org

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