Development Assistant

Position Overview

The Volunteer Development Assistant supports Young Mothers, Inc. (YMI’s) fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This role is ideal for someone seeking hands-on nonprofit experience in development, fundraising strategy, donor relations, and campaign coordination.

This is a volunteer position designed to build real nonprofit development experience while contributing to meaningful community impact.

Responsibilities

Donor & Database Support

• Maintain and update donor records
• Track recurring donations and campaign performance
• Assist with donor acknowledgment communications
• Support monthly fundraising tracking

Fundraising Campaign Support

• Assist with Giving Tuesday and year-end fundraising efforts
• Help track campaign metrics and engagement
• Draft donor follow-up emails and communications

Grant & Sponsorship Research

• Research potential grant opportunities
• Maintain grant tracking calendar
• Support documentation preparation
• Assist in sponsor follow-up coordination

Event Fundraising Support

• Support fundraising efforts connected to signature programs
• Track sponsorship commitments and deliverables

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and dependable
• Strong written communication skills
• Interest in nonprofit development, fundraising, or social impact work
• Ability to commit consistently to weekly hours
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (Givebutter, Zeffy, DonorPerfect, etc.)

Prior nonprofit experience is a plus but not required.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit development and fundraising
• Exposure to donor management systems
• Opportunity to contribute to signature community events
• Letter of recommendation upon successful completion (minimum 3-month commitment)
• Professional development mentorship from nonprofit leadership
• Potential oversight of a small team (1-3 interns)