Development Associate - Temporary

Position Summary

This temporary position will work as part of our Advancement Team for an estimated 6 months. The temporary Development Associate will support the organization’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts by managing data and information related to our donors, administering the organization’s database within Salesforce Nonprofit Service Pack, supporting our membership and annual giving campaigns as well as place-based campaigns, and providing administrative support to the Advancement team for regular operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, data-driven, and comfortable managing data in complex databases. The ideal candidate will have nonprofit development experience and strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with gift entry staff to ensure data integrity, gift accuracy, and adherence to data standards so that data is accessible and serves the needs of the organization
• Serve as an administrator for the organization’s database (Salesforce Lightning - Nonprofit Service Pack), including verifying data, ensuring data feeds are working, and pulling reports
• Ensure dashboards are sharing accurate information, and prepare and pull reports for the Advancement Team as requested
• Conduct queries and generate lists for SELT’s mailings, meetings, and events
• Run exports and imports of data from various systems to ensure data accuracy and consistency between multiple systems (such as between Better Impact, which houses SELT’s volunteer information, and Salesforce which houses donor information)
• Help coordinate the organization’s membership program, Evergreen monthly giving program, annual giving campaign, and place-based campaigns, including supporting direct mail and digital appeals as well as renewal, lapsed, and acquisition strategies
• Write and edit acknowledgement letter templates
• Manage donor record updates, account merging, and conduct other regular data hygiene for the organization
• Provide support to the Advancement Director and Executive Director in preparation for donor interactions
• Maintain accurate major donor records by updating contact, account information, and touch points
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or related field
• 1+ years of experience administering or managing data in a database
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with Microsoft Office 365, including SharePoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Commitment to SELT’s mission and values, including a passion for land conservation and stewardship

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience working with Salesforce
• Experience supporting a nonprofit fundraising team
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices and database management

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Work is typically performed in a normal office environment and is not subject to extremes of noise, temperature, odor, etc. The person in this position operates computers, printers, photocopiers, and basic office equipment. Work requires repetitive motion in the use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. This role will be performed in person.

This position is eligible for paid holidays, paid sick time, and bereavement leave. Free solar-powered EV charging is available on site for SELT employees.