Development Associate

Seneca Family of Agencies

. Serve as the primary administrative support person for the Vice President of Development department and provide supplemental support to other department staff .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $27 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong administrative support capabilities, including managing meeting logistics, donor engagement tracking, and effective communication within nonprofit fundraising environments. Proficient in utilizing donor database systems like Raiser’s Edge and maintaining organized systems for donor stewardship.

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Administrative Support ExperienceRaiser’s Edge ProficiencyMeeting CoordinationDonor Engagement TrackingExceptional Written Communication

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Hard Skills

Data EntryDocument FilingGift Processing IntegrationProject PrioritizationFundraising Operations

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceConfidentialityIndependent WorkCollaborationAnticipation of Needs

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSharePointDonor Database Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

TB Test ClearanceFingerprinting Clearance

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit ManagementFundraisingDevelopmentStewardship CommunicationsEthical Fundraising Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary administrative support person for the Vice President of Development department and provide supplemental support to other department staff
Manage remote and in-person Development department meeting logistics and coordination
Oversee travel planning and logistics for fundraising staff for group meetings as needed
Assist with tracking deadlines for internal report and communication deliverables
Work with the AR Accountant to manage gift processing integration in Raiser’s Edge
Produce donor acknowledgement letters and other stewardship communications
Maintain accurate and consistent document filing in the department's SharePoint
Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming Development department calls, emails, and inquiries
Triage and prioritize time-sensitive requests
Support the Vice President of Development with donor engagement tracking and Moves Management in Raiser’s Edge
Coordinate meetings and travel, manage communications and reporting, support donor stewardship activities, and maintain organized systems for fundraising and donor engagement operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or related field + 1 year of applicable work experience OR Associate degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or related field + 2 years of applicable work experience OR High school diploma/GED + 3 years of applicable work experience
Applicable work experience includes paid or unpaid administrative experience requiring customer service, data entry, prioritization of multiple projects within strict deadlines, and coordination with multiple departments
Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience supporting executives, fundraisers, or client-facing professionals in nonprofit fundraising or development
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor database systems, such as Raiser’s Edge
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
Must reside in California
Exceptional written communication and professional correspondence skills
Ability to engage with donors, executives, board of directors, and community boards
Maintain strict confidentiality of donor information and adhere to ethical fundraising standards
Ability to anticipate needs and work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional compensation upon pass the bilingual language proficiency exam
Salary increase every year
5 weeks of Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays
Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
50% paid premiums for dependents
403b Retirement Plan
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
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