Development Assistant

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

Children's Minnesota Foundation raises funds to support our promise to every child: that they will have access to the best physicians, treatments and family support, regardless of their financial circumstances. Every year, thousands of community members donate to Children’s Minnesota and support excellent pediatric care in our region.

Position Summary

The Development Assistant provides essential administrative, logistical, and donor stewardship support for Children's Minnesota's in-kind giving, peer-to-peer fundraising, and corporate volunteer programs. This collaborative role drives effective operations, accurate recordkeeping, and seamless donor/volunteer experiences to advance the mission. Occasional local travel within the Twin Cities is required.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Operations & Stewardship (55%)

• In-Kind Coordination (40%): Serve as the primary coordinator for all in-kind donations of toys and supplies (inquiry, intake, tracking, acknowledgment, stewardship). Coordinate logistics for smooth distribution in collaboration with Child and Family Services.
• Data Integrity (15%): Ensure accurate data entry and activity tracking in Raiser's Edge. Process donation forms and assist with preparing reports on in-kind and volunteer activity.
  
  

Fundraiser & Partner Engagement (45%)

• Corporate & Volunteer Coordination (40%): Coordinate the scheduling, onboarding, and day-of support for corporate volunteer engagement, serving as the main partner contact. Provide administrative and logistical support for the Team Superstars endurance program.
• General Support (5%): Participate in and support Foundation events and initiatives as needed
  
  

Location: Remote -Minnesota or Wisconsin residents only

Education

• High School diploma (or equivalent) and related experience required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
  
  

Experience

• 1-2 years of professional, internship, or volunteer experience in nonprofit, corporate social responsibility, customer service, or a related field.
• Direct experience coordinating volunteers or event logistics strongly preferred.
• Experience with databases and data entry (Raiser's Edge or similar CRM) is strongly preferred.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to attend in-person events in the Twin Cities metro area and surrounding suburbs and meet with donors in person on an as-needed basis.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written); with the ability to convey professionalism when interacting with donors, fundraisers and corporate partners.
• Highly organized and detail orientated and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Customer service-oriented, with a friendly, professional manner and team-first mentality.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and adaptability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds for event and donation logistics.
• Passion for Children's Minnesota's mission and commitment to donor stewardship.
  
  

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.