Our dynamic five person development team is responsible for raising $2.2 million dollars annually. Funds are raised through various types of communications engaging individuals, private foundations and sustainable businesses. Our team is seeking well-rounded assistant eager to learn, through direct experience, the basics of non-profit fundraising. You will gain a strong understanding of the foundations of fundraising here at Canal Alliance and the ways in which we cultivate long-term relationships with our donors. This is a great résumé enhancer for anyone interested in development, marketing, public relations, and fundraising!

Specific duties will include but are not limited to:

• Preparing and mailing donor packets.
• Provide administrative support for development office.
• Liaison between YEDP and development office for coordination of press contact and fundraising.
• Run acknowledgement letters.
• Make copies and prepare correspondence for mail.
• Participate in discussions and staff meetings – take notes.
• Make thank you calls to donors.

Qualifications:

• Stay focused on responsibilities; be proactive.
• Computer and internet research skills.
• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task.
• Good writing skills a plus.
• Creative, flexible, open-minded, and excited about social and environmental justice.
• Sense of humor a definite must!
• Desire to enhance writing, computer, and communication skills.
• Comfort with speaking to business and foundation donors.
• Ability to speak Spanish extremely helpful but not required.
• Ideal for college students.

Hours: very flexible, part-time, 10 hours a week; must be available during the months of December and January

Download the application.

For more information, contact Joshua Castro at 415 306-0452.