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Helping PawsJob DescriptionPosition Title:           Development Assistant  Department: AdministrationReports To: Executive Director ExemptNonexempt  Status: Exempt 20 hours per week-Hybrid two days a week in office for meetingsSalary $21,000-$23,000Prepared By: Alyssa Golob, Executive Director Prepared Date: March 2024Summary Perform administrative functions of the organization, assisting the executive director and accounting in achieving organizational goals. Functions include managing donor accounts and organizing acknowledgments and stewardship plans.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.Enter donations into SalesForce weeklyPrepare non-automated acknowledgments and special donor handlingMonitor donations and automated acknowledgments in SalesForce. Work with the      marketing manager to periodically change thank you messagesMonitor the thank you gift program and work with the marketing manager to keep up with inventoryAssist the Executive Director with the mailing of grantsAct as the first point of contact for donor account questionsWork closely with the Accountant in the processing of revenue and data entry.Work with Development Department staff on special events and projects Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, andor ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)EDUCATION andor EXPERIENCE:  Knowledge such as usually possessed by an individual with a Bachelor's degree in liberal arts business, human services, or other business or health-related field with one or two years related experience andor training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Database system and SalesForce Experience preferred Experience, competence, and sensitivity in working with people with physical disabilities and people of diverse races and cultures is highly valuable;Ability to promote the mission of Helping Paws, garnering support and commitment by numerous stakeholders;Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite Strong verbal and written communication skills,telephone skills, with the ability to deal effectively with a wide range of internal and external audiences;Ability to establish rapport with consumers and referral sources;Strong attention to detail and accuracy;Strong knowledge of the Helping Paws program;Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends; Must have a cell phone, valid Minnesota driver's license, and vehicle;While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials duties;While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally lift andor move up to 20 pounds.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.