Development Assistant (Paid Internship)

Department: Arab American National Museum

Location: Dearborn, MI

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Job Title: Development Assistant

Job Status: Part-time

Job Summary: Under direct supervision, the Development Assistant supports the operations of the organization-s Development Department and assists with aspects of fundraising and development including prospect research, grant support and database administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the day-to-day operations of the Development department by maintaining the donor database, assisting with entering donor information and processing gifts (including one-time and recurring)

Work with internal teams to develop and implement proactive strategies for fundraising through writing letters, proposals, fact sheets, case statements and/or other materials, responding to inquiries, and helping coordinate fundraisers

Update and maintain acknowledgment letters and other written materials

Gather and analyze data related to donor gifts and support team in developing fundraising strategies in response to trends and gaps

Research new prospective individual donors, analyze their giving history and potential and write donor briefings

Conduct research into existing and prospective corporate and foundation funders

May identify grant opportunities for the organization

May provide support with grant writing, developing case statements and grant reporting

Help promote the mission and vision of organization to businesses, corporations, foundations, and individual leadership

Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Basic concepts, principles and practices of fundraising, development and/or customer relationship building (i.e. sales experience)

Donor database maintenance

Skill in:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Limited proficiency operating donor database system

May require experience with Blackbaud products such as Raiser-s Edge or Altru is preferred

Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

Work both independently and as part of a team, in a highly efficient and organized manner

Work on several projects concurrently, prioritize and complete in timely manner

Track progress on tasks and handle follow-up as needed

Handle confidential information with sensitivity and integrity

Maintain high level of attention to detail

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Analyze and troubleshoot problems

Provide a high level of customer service

Be constructive, flexible, and calm under pressure

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

Minimum Degree Required:

Associate degree or completion of 60 credits from an accredited college or university

Active enrollment in college or university

Required Disciplines:

Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, English, Communications, or a related field

and

Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses/Certifications:

Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: None

Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: None generally required

Working Environment: Climate controlled office

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