Development Assistant with RE experience- Clifton, New Jersey

Lisa Marie Gerondeau

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson is seeking a professional with a mind for managing our donor database and a heart for our mission to join our growing team. Beginning to intermediate Raiser's Edge experience a must. Contribute your enthusiasm and skills while learning about all aspects of development, from our annual appeal to legacy giving. Opportunity for ongoing, advanced Raiser's Edge training.

The Development Assistant must have a comfort level with the Raiser's Edge software and be responsible for the smooth and effective day-to-day operations of the input of campaign pledges, payments and donor information into our Raiser's Edge database. The Development Assistant will have the opportunity to grow in understanding all facets of the Raiser's Edge software with the eventual need to work comfortably with queries and the export function in order to prepare campaign reports and donor mailings. This position also requires assisting the Manager of Development Operations with administrative tasks for the efficient operation of the office as needed. 

 

 

Specific Responsibilities and Activities:

• Inputting accurate campaign pledges and payments and other pertinent donor information into Raiser's Edge
• Recording gifts and building installment schedules accurately; processing on-line contributions and electronic fund transfers including batch processing
• Updating parish mailing rosters on a timely basis
• Ensuring cash/checks are electronically transferred into the appropriate diocesan accounts
• Ensuring that monthly and annual reports are accurate, complete, reconciled and prepared on time
• Responding effectively to calls from donors, pastors or parish staff in a professional and friendly manner
• Managing the accounts receivable process in conjunction with the Development Office and Finance Office
• Assisting the Manager of Development Operations with the input of credit card donations as needed
• Ensuring that tax acknowledgement letters are accurate and complete for donors
• Assisting the  Manager of Development Operations with statistics or other support as required
• Generating thank you letters to constituents as needed throughout the year
• Handling ongoing clean-up of data to ensure consistency and integrity
• Completing data enrichment projects as required

Position Requirements:

• 1-3 years' experience working with Raiser's Edge software with a desire to continue learning about its capabilities  
• Proficient and experienced in using Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel and mail merges
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team in an office that requires multitasking and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated self-starter with initiative, judgment and discretion.
• Understand the need for, and ability to work in, a sensitive and confidential manner
• An understanding of the Catholic Church is a plus

 

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

 

Apply:

• This is a temporary (90-day), full-time position with the possibility of becoming long-term. Please send a cover letter with your salary requirements and your resume to HR@patersondiocese.org.