Development Assistant
Global Ministries
Atlanta, GA
Anticipated Start Date: 08/25/25
Description
The Development Assistant provides a wide range of critical administrative and operational support to the Chief Development Officer and fund development team to ensure the daily operations of the team. Thie role ensures the smooth execution of fundraising activities, donor communications, and data management. The incumbent is required to be detailed-oriented, highly organized, passionate about supporting philanthropic efforts and maintain a high level of confidentiality while working with sensitive donor information.
Responsibilities
Conduct donor and prospect research, facilitating data tracking and analysis, and compiling briefing materials.
Assist with administrative duties including invoicing, calendar management, meeting support, filing, general word processing, recording, and preparing meeting minutes for Development related meetings as needed.
Identify and reconcile data input discrepancies in donor database and be sure all data follows development/finance guidelines.
Prepare and edit donor communications [through email, phone, and written documents] such as acknowledgements, and other forms of fund development communications that provide donor support and response.
Assist with coordinating logistics for fundraising events, donor meetings, and stewardship activities. Perform other duties as assigned to support the development team.
Requirements
Associates degree in related field.
Two (2) plus years of administrative experience, preferably in a nonprofit or fundraising environment.
One (1) or more years of previous experience in development or fundraising activities Preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor management systems.
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
$55,335 - $71,936
How to Apply for this Job
About the Organization
The General Board of Global Ministries is the worldwide mission, relief, and development agency of The United Methodist Church, working with partners and churches in more than 115 countries to equip and transform people and places for God’s mission. Global Ministries connects the church in mission through the sending of missionaries, evangelism and church revitalization, disaster response and recovery led by the United Methodist Committee on Relief, and global health. HEM: As stewards of the educational mission and intellectual life of The United Methodist Church, the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) connects the church and the academy and develops transformational leaders for the ministry of the church. Elders, deacons and licensed local pastors benefit from our training and candidacy programs. Young adults find help in clarifying their vocation and God’s call on their lives through our leadership and discernment programs. GBHEM also supports and connects networks of more than 1,000 United Methodist and Methodist-related schools, colleges, and universities around the world.
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