Administrative Assistant - Planned Giving

Description

OVERVIEW :

The Administrative Field Assistant will provide administrative support to the Planned Giving Directors. This position is a vital part of the Development team and requires efficient attention to detail.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Familiar with the goals and objectives of the Development Department and the Golden State Division
• Support the mission of The Salvation Army
• Understand and be able to explain the functions of The Salvation Army structure and planned giving fundraising techniques
• Provide administrative and project management support to Planned Giving Directors as assigned
• Reply to general correspondence as needed
• Maintain appropriate donor files and database (s) as required by Planned Giving Directors
• Ensure accuracy and up-to-date records are maintained on all donors
• Ensure donations are promptly recorded, coded, and notified Donor Stewardship for inclusion on the Divisional centralized donor database
• Assist in the planning and execution of special events and other marketing projects as assigned
• Knowledge of Blackbaud software is a plus
• Knowledge of Planned Gifts is a plus

Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

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ADA Statement :

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army :

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will :

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors (preferred)

Associates (required)

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