Equality Now is hiring a
Development Assistant

Summary

The Development Assistant position at Equality Now is a remote role based in the US, preferably in specific locations. The job involves supporting the fundraising office, managing donor inquiries, conducting research, and database management among other responsibilities. The salary range is provided along with details about the contract type and hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent proofreading, writing and verbal communications skills
• Outstanding organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects alongside regular duties, and communicate to upper management to be clear about work priorities
• Ability to be resourceful, solve problems and self-manage key job responsibilities
• Excellent phone and relationship-building skills. Ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders, including high-level donors and volunteers
• Flexible schedule required as event,campaign, and proposal deadlines sometimes require work outside normal business hours
• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, internet research, email, and file management

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional and well-organized department and help to create efficiencies in core functions and operations
• Lead the gift entry process, ensuring that all gifts received are correctly entered into Raiser’s Edge NXT in real time
• Assist with income reconciliation in partnership with the Finance Team
• Lead acknowledgment process, ensuring that all donors receive prompt, timely, and accurate acknowledgment letters
• Serve as the primary donor services representative by monitoring Equality Now’s supporter inboxes
• Conduct research and develop profiles on donors & donor prospects to support frontline fundraisers
• Prepare correspondence: proofread and format letters, reports, and documents to highest standards
• Assist with production and distribution of Equality Now Development materials
• Assist with solicitation and other special mailings
• Assist event team in the planning and execution of special fundraising and cultivation events
• Provide administrative support to the Global Director Development, as needed, and help to maintain team calendar and platforms
• Help optimize opportunities for peer-to-peer and workplace giving and support the regular maintenance of third-party giving platforms, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Database experience (particularly Raiser’s Edge)
• Project management experience is a plus
• Experience working cross-culturally/internationally, fluency in fundraising and a demonstrated interest in advancing women’s rights is a plus