Development Assistant

About UsThe Mission of Caring Network is to honor and glorify Jesus Christ, the author and creator of life, by bringing His love and compassion to abortion minded women and equipping them to choose life - both physical and spiritual.About The RoleCaring Network is seeking a full-time Development Assistant to support the Development Team and VP of Development by coordinating operations, strengthening donor relationships, and supporting fundraising initiatives and events. Responsible for performing various administrative and project management duties critical to the success of the department. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with exceptional communication and organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.Responsibilities IncludeDevelopment Team SupportManage and prioritize the VP of Development’s competing initiatives, communications, and operational needs with a high degree of independence, discretion, and judgmentTake minutes at team meetingsCoordinate cross-functional Development Team projects and organizational initiatives, proactively tracking deadlines, deliverables, and follow-up actions to ensure successful executionReport to the VP Development regularly on progress and goals metServe as a strategic liaison between the VP of Development and internal/external stakeholders, donors, leadership and other staff, ensuring timely follow-up and communication on sensitive mattersAdminister business partner program; revise Business Partner Chart annually, keep names of business partners on our website currentPerform office support, such as word processing, spreadsheet creation and manipulation, reports, emails, scheduling, ordering supplies, data entry and other duties as assigned by the VP of DevelopmentSchedule, train, and work with volunteers to help with Development Team needsUpload notes and documents from staff and volunteers into donor databaseProduce Custom Impact Reports for the Development TeamSet up Quarterly Roadmaps for Development TeamProduce Monthly Expense ReportsUpdate and distribute receipt insertsDonor RelationsHandle confidential donor, financial, and organizational information with discretion while representing the VP of Development professionally in meetings, donor interactions, and external eventsCall donors to invite to events, thank, inform of upcoming mailings, etc.Write and send personal notes of thanks to donorsSet up and organize lists for donor communicationsEnsure new pledges are added to databaseCheck accuracy of pledges and update quarterly; prepare and send pledge reminder lettersArrange and send mementos to donors and prospectsMaintain the general email list for portfolio donors, ensuring both members of household are subscribed EventsSet up Vision Tour events from beginning to endAttend and support major fundraising events as neededCandidate RequirementsA committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and is a participant in a local churchMaintains a consistent life-affirming philosophy and would never refer or advise a woman to have an abortionAgrees with and is willing to uphold Caring Network’s Statements of Faith and Principle and Core ValuesEnthusiasm for and commitment to the mission and strategy of Caring NetworkBachelor’s degree required, with at least 3-5 years of experience supporting executive level leaders.Exceptional time-management and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects at onceSuperb written and verbal communication skills; comfortable and professional speaking with donors in person and on the phoneKnowledge of pro-life issues and comfort in discussing themStrong attention to detailProficient with databases, Microsoft 365, and preparing and executing mail mergesFamiliarity with fundraising software (CRM) – Virtuous preferredExperience working with volunteers is desirableReliable transportation is required to work from the Glen Ellyn office and attend occasional evening and weekend events at off-site locationsBenefitsGenerous PTO policy including substantial vacation time and sick time10 paid company holidays PLUS Christmas BreakPaid maternity leave, paternity leaveLow to no employee cost for health, dental, and vision insurance; discounted rates for dependents.403(b) with company matchShort-term and Long-Term DisabilityFSA/HSA Program