The Development Assistant supports the fundraising, donor engagement, volunteer coordination, and marketing efforts of the Children’s Center of the Antelope Valley. This role is responsible for the day-to-day execution of development operations, including fundraising platform management, donor communications, event logistics, volunteer coordination, and social media engagement.
This position is highly administrative, detail-oriented, and execution-focused, with strong organizational and communication skills required.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Platform & Database Management
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Maintain and update the agency’s fundraising platform and donor database.
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Enter and reconcile donations; ensure accurate donor records.
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Generate donor reports and campaign performance analytics.
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Assist with online fundraising campaigns and peer-to-peer initiatives.
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Ensure timely gift acknowledgments and receipts.
Event Support & Volunteer Coordination
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Serve as Volunteer Lead for fundraising and community events.
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Recruit, coordinate, schedule, and communicate with volunteers.
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Manage volunteer check-in, assignments, and day-of logistics.
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Assist with event setup, breakdown, and vendor coordination.
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Track event budgets, materials, and inventory as assigned.
Social Media & Digital Presence
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Manage agency social media accounts.
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Develop and post 2-3 social media posts weekly (as directed by strategy).
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Schedule content using appropriate platforms.
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Monitor engagement and respond appropriately.
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Track analytics and provide monthly performance summaries.
Donor Communications & Marketing
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Draft and distribute monthly donor newsletters.
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Assist in creating donor stewardship materials.
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Support campaign messaging and fundraising appeals.
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Coordinate printing and mailing of development materials as needed.
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Maintain photo and content library for marketing use.
Administrative Support to Development Team
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Provide direct support to Corporate Development Manager and Community Development Manager.
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Assist with grant preparation and supporting documentation (as assigned).
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Prepare meeting materials, board development reports, and donor packets.
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Maintain organized files and documentation for compliance and reporting.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or related field required.
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2+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, marketing, or event coordination preferred.
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Experience with donor management software or CRM systems strongly preferred.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
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Strong written communication skills.
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Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.
Core Competencies
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Professional communication
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High accountability
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Time management and deadline-driven execution
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Discretion with donor information
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Team collaboration
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Problem-solving and adaptability
Physical Requirements
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Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for event setup.
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Ability to stand for extended periods during events.
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Ability to work at a computer for prolonged periods.
Performance Metrics (Suggested)
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Accuracy of donor database (minimal errors).
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Timely distribution of monthly newsletters.
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Social media growth and engagement metrics.
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Volunteer retention and event readiness.
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On-time campaign execution.
