Position Overview: What do we need?

The Fundraising Assistant (FA) works with development staff and others across the organization to support multi-channel fundraising, stewardship, event, and marketing campaigns (including mail, telemarketing, email, events, and digital), responsible for data maintenance and entry standards, runs reports and provides analysis, and develops policies and procedures for donor and prospect data management and integrity.

The FA will use their subject matter expertise to oversee the day-to-day administration of our data management system(s). The seamless functioning of our donor database is critical to helping us achieve our mission. This person must possess strong technical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. This position will also work closely with the entire team to assist in the day-to-day operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain development office gift records:
• Work in Blackbaud CRM and other databases to maintain and update records.
• Oversee and update the gift database, including:
• Process gifts daily.
• Prepare daily cash receipt journals, donor receipts, matching gifts, pledge reminders, event progress reports, and provide back up to the accounting department.
• Organizational Support:
• Create and update queries and produce mailing lists.
• Provide phone coverage and office support for the organization.
• Attend and support major events and committees as assigned.

· Responsible for ensuring that assigned tasks are completed in compliance with various organizational and regulatory requirements.

· Always maintain a professional and courteous attitude towards co-workers, internal and external customers, representing Seneca Waterways Council, Boy Scouts of America, its programs, policies, and procedures in a positive and professional manner. Maintain effective working relationships to ensure institution-wide teamwork.

• Attend provided/necessary training and other meetings to support effectiveness within the position as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
• Perform other functions as assigned by management.

Education:

· High School or equivalent

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:

1. Experience in accounting or financial operations, data entry and report generation.

2. Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word, including the use of mail merge and forms.

3. Experience using Blackbaud CRM database a plus.

4. Ability to work independently, plan and organize tasks efficiently.

5. Accurate data entry and strong attention to detail.

6. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

7. Always understand and behave with a high level of integrity and complete confidentiality.

8. Ability to work under pressure with a high tolerance for interruptions, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Schedule: 7.5 hours daily, 9am–5pm; Monday to Friday

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

The BSA is an equal opportunity employer. Compensation for this full-time position (37.5 hours per week) included an hourly wage of $15-16 per hour based on qualifications, experience, and references. Other benefits to include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life-insurance, long-term disability, accidental death, a defined contribution retirement plan, plus compensation for authorized and approved business-related expenses including mileage reimbursement. We also offer a generous vacation policy and paid holiday observances.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter explaining their interest and qualifications, resume and references to Office Manager Tiffany Drum @ HR@senecawaterways.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person