Looking to gain valuable experience with nonprofit fundraising? Want to
make a difference for trails and wildlands in Washington? Learn what it
takes to run a successful development office and build relationships
with donors while supporting WTA's year-end fundraising efforts.
Washington Trails Association
Job Description (8/10/09)
Position: Development Assistant/Intern – Temporary
20 hours/week
Supervisor: Development Director
Salary: $13/hour
Status: Application deadline: 8/28/09
Start date: September 2009
Position Description
In this 3-4 month
position, the Development Assistant/Intern will make a tangible
contribution to trails and wildlands by providing administrative and
gift processing support for Washington Trails Association’s year-end
fundraising efforts. Gains valuable exposure to a diversified
development program that includes 8,000 individual members, major
donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors. Works closely with the
Development Director and Membership Manager and interacts with WTA
donors and volunteers.
Major Responsibilities
- Gift processing: record individual and corporate gifts in the ebase donor database and prepare thank you letters to donors (60%)
- Major
giving program: help with year-end fundraising (editing, printing,
mailing letters; facilitating personal contact between board members
and donors) and planning of annual donor appreciation event (15%)
- Special appeals: help with editing, printing, mailing, and tracking results for year-end fundraising appeal (5%)
- Represent WTA at workplace giving campaign events (depending on qualifications and interest) (5%)
- Help maintain hard copy and electronic records for development department (10%)
- Other duties as directed (5%)
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in learning donor relations/fundraising management principles and practices
- Data entry and/or database experience
- Windows, internet, and email literacy
- Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel, including mail merge
- Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to manage donor confidentiality
- Interest in WTA’s mission and programs
Desired Qualifications
- Some experience or skills related to donor relations/fundraising management
- Exposure to donor management software, such as ebase
- Experience with page layout and photo editing software, such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
To Apply
Please familiarize yourself with our
website at www.wta.org. Then send your cover letter and resume to
Washington Trails Association, 2019 3rd Ave Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98121,
Attn: Rebecca Lavigne. Applications must be postmarked by August 28,
2009.
