Development Assistant

Primarily Remote, in office once a week on Thursdays$25/hourPart time, 20 hours/week. Approximately 3 hours/day during standard business hoursStart Date: June 1st 2026The Choice, Inc. is partnering with a humanitarian-focused nonprofit seeking a detail-oriented and customer service-oriented Development Assistant to support its fundraising and development operations during a busy season.This opportunity is ideal for someone with previous donor relations, nonprofit, or customer support experience who enjoys database work, donor communication, and working behind the scenes to support important mission-driven efforts. The schedule may also work well for a graduate student or someone seeking flexible part-time hours.While the position is primarily remote, candidates should be based in the DC area and available to work onsite in the organization’s office on Thursdays to assist with mailed-in donations and gift processing.Key ResponsibilitiesRespond to donor, institutional partner, and prospect inquiries via email using established templates and messagingUpload and process gifts in Salesforce using information tracked in Google SheetsReview incoming donor comments and identify important details related to donor preferences or stewardship needsAccurately code donations and maintain organized, detail-oriented recordsAssist with administrative and operational tasks supporting fundraising and donor stewardship effortsHelp ensure donor information is processed accurately and efficiently during a high-volume periodQualificationsExperience with Salesforce or other CRM systems strongly preferredPrior customer service, donor relations, or nonprofit support experience requiredStrong written communication skills and professionalism in donor-facing interactionsHigh attention to detail and ability to manage repetitive tasks with accuracyProficiency with Google Workspace and ExcelPrevious experience supporting fundraising, donations processing, or nonprofit development teams is a plusThis is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a respected nonprofit organization while working in a flexible, part-time capacity.