Development Associate -- The Walker School, Metro Atlanta, Georgia

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Cathy LaClaire
Cathy LaClaire
Seventh Anniversary
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Position Title: Development Associate
Reports To: Director of Development
Employment Status: 30 Hours per week
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Development Associate is responsible for database management, creating and maintaining database policies and procedures, advancement reporting, prospect management, gift recording, and data integrity. The Development Associate also works with other members of the Development team in upholding high standards for donor stewardship for both individual and institutional donors as well as assisting in mail lists and donor research.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
The ideal candidate must have knowledge of fundraising principals and practices and an aptitude for the management of information systems in support of a development program. The candidate must also have a demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet designated deadlines and possess exceptional attention to detail with excellent organizational, analytical, and planning skills. Strong self-motivation, the ability to work as a team member and strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to success in this position. Demonstrated experience with discretion and trustworthiness due to frequent contact with confidential material is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
  • Maintain the integrity of the donor database, including accurate and timely gift entry and database maintenance
  • Manage all donor records; process and manage donor and gift information; track all donation activity, from both online and mail donations; manage tribute program and matching gifts
  • Draft, print and mail accurate and timely gift acknowledgement letters
  • Produce accurate and timely fundraising reports and donor analyses
  • Assist with research of prospective donors and prepare reports on donors
  • Assist with fundraising events and mailings – attend and track such events in the database
  • Analyze and segment donor lists for electronic mailings, direct mail and other communications
  • Work with other offices within the school on behalf of Raiser’s Edge (i.e., technology, finance, admissions, etc.).
  • Regularly reconcile records with the business office to ensure accounts are balanced
  • Provide administrative support to Director of Development and other Development office staff as needed
  • Engage in continuing education courses to stay up to date on effective management of the Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge database system
  • Perform other duties as assigned or needed
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate must possess an Associate’s Degree, although a Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience in fundraising, gift processing and database management. Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge is preferred.

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION
The Walker School is metro Atlanta’s top Pre-K (3)-12th grade school open to all faiths, and our commitment to diversity provides a safe atmosphere for students to discover who they are and how to navigate successfully an ever-changing world. At the Walker School, the infinite worth and dignity of each student defines our approach to learning. With an average class size of 15 students, each child is known, challenged, supported and encouraged to explore. The Walker School is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Cultural competence is an expectation of employment for all professional staff at Walker. Our core value of the infinite worth and dignity of the individual, undergirds our mission as faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in candidates with a proven commitment to teaching and working in a diverse, multicultural setting.

SALARY and BENEFITS
The Walker School’s salary and benefits are competitive and include medical, vision, dental insurance, a retirement plan, a smoke-free environment and a daily prepared lunch.

Interested applicants, must complete the online application on the Careers Page at www.thewalkerschool.org/about/careers.

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