Development and Program Associate

Job Description

About CCSE

Established in 2004, the mission of the Catholic Coalition for Special Education is to ensure that children with special needs are able to attend and receive an appropriate education in their local Catholic elementary schools and high schools. In the words of Pope Benedict XVI “no child should be denied his or her right to an education in faith, which in turn nurtures the soul of a nation.” CCSE provides grants and technical assistance to help Catholic schools in Washington, D.C. and Maryland achieve this goal.

Position Summary

Location : Kensington, MD. (On-site, 20 hours / week).The Development & Program Associate will be the engine behind CCSE’s fundraising, programs, and daily office flow. You will partner with the Executive Director and Associate Director to manage gift entry, donor records and communications, support grant and program logistics, support special events and help maintain office systems. This position is ideal for someone with nonprofit or development office experience who enjoys varied operational work and mission-driven impact.

Compensation

$20-24 per hour depending on experience

Paid time off

Fundraising & Events

Provides administrative support for donor cultivation and fundraising

• Manage CRM systems (eTapestry and GreaterGiving) : gift entry, profile updates, queries, reports, data hygiene and mailings
• Generate eTapestry and GreaterGiving reports for the bookkeeping system
• Draft and assemble development materials : electronic newsletters, solicitation materials, promotional packets, grant proposals
• Assist with all development related correspondence including receipt letters and mailings, filing and systems
• Provide logistical and administrative support for events : Annual Spring Benefit (a Friday or Saturday evening in March), Golf Tournament; Holy Hour / Happy Hour events

Programs

General Administration

Required Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Work Environment & Schedule

To apply, email resume and cover letter to employment@ccse-maryland.org

Catholic Coalition for Special Education is an equal opportunity employer.