Want to work for an amazing Non-Profit Organization in the heart of Fairfield County?

Our client is seeking a mission driven consultant on a contract basis to join their development department. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, capable of working independently and collaboratively as well as be able to manage their time with great attention to detail. This ideal candidate will need to be highly organized and have the ability to interface with many departments that includes assisting and supporting the fundraising team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure information and donations are properly recorded accurately and up to date in database
• Generate and mail thank you letters and tax receipts for all gifts
• Support direct mail campaigns as needed, including preparing/segmenting donor and prospect lists, and coordinating with vendors
• Support the creation and circulation of donor-impact e-newsletters
• Assist in producing and formatting reports as needed and/or gathering data and information, as needed
• Provide general administrative support, including opening and routing mail; answering telephones; maintaining inventory, and ordering supplies.
• Provide event and one-off project support as requested.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2-3 years of experience in a nonprofit organization
• Proficiency in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or another database management system
• Proficiency in Microsoft
• Experience in fundraising, project management, or community outreach.
• Strong research abilities
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong project and time management skills

Company Overview

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.