Development and Special Events Assistant

4 weeks ago


Grand Rapids, United States CSNIP Full time

**Job Summary**:
This part-time position will ensure that CSNIP’s annual fund and special event strategies are executed to generate needed unrestricted resources that support the organization’s mission. There is a strong potential that this position will expand to full-time later in 2024 or early 2025

This part-time position is expected to be 20-24 hours per week with a strong potential to expand to full-time later in 2024 or early 2025. The work of this position will be completed in-clinic/in-person.

**Responsibilities**:

- Process donations & reconcile donations at month end
- Implement CSNIP’s two annual direct mail campaigns-write the fundraising letters, create the mailing lists, and oversee the printer production
- Execute Wags & Whiskers special event tasks including auction solicitation, entering secured auction items into the auction database, assist with creation of event materials, track ticket sales and corporate sponsorships, and coordinate event logistics as assigned by the Executive Director.
- Coordinate with the CSNIP Social Media Coordinator to ensure the CSNIP website development/special event web pages and information are accurate and up to date.
- Conduct donor and foundation research, maintain donor/fundraising records, prepare donor/campaign reports, and assist with internal process improvements.
- Coordinate work with other members of the Development Team and actively participate in the monthly Development Team meetings.

**Qualifications**:
1-3 years of nonprofit fundraising experience strongly desired, preferably in a position with similar responsibilities but clerical/administrative work experience is acceptable. Must be technologically proficient, detail-oriented, possess good writing and excellent organizational/time management skills. The ability to self-motivate and execute assigned tasks with mínimal supervision is necessary. This position will require good judgement and discretion regarding sensitive donor issues, teamwork skills, and a strong desire to succeed. A passion for CSNIP’s mission is essential for success.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Events management: 1 year (required)
- administrative assistance: 1 year (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Grand Rapids, MI 49508: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person


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