Development Assistant

~  Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT is a Land Trust Alliance Accredited nonprofit, started in 1991, which works with communities and partners to conserve the Sonoran Desert in and around the communities immediately north of Phoenix. ~

DFLT currently oversees 24 properties encompassing nearly 700 acres, including owned properties and conservation easements. DFLT is the only land trust in the immediate Phoenix area and had garnered a reputation as a powerful voice for conservation in the fast-growing metro region. The organization has been working to expand its service area considerably in the past five years.

Position Overview

DFLT is seeking a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position (approximately 24 hours per week), supervised by the Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT) Executive Director, and based at DFLT’s Carefree, Arizona office.

The Development Assistant is the primary manager of the organization’s donor database and record keeping. The Development Assistant will support the Executive Director in helping identify and manage relationships with the organization’s current and potential supporters. The Development Assistant has specific fundraising support responsibilities as well as more general operations duties in this small three-person organization.

Essential Functions 

Donor Data Management:

• Assists the Executive Director in the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of Desert Foothills Land Trust donors and other supporters.
• Uses a donor relationship management system and supporting database to track and update donor information, produce reports, perform analyses, and guide the donor cultivation and stewardship process to ensure seamless integration of data across the organization.
• Assists the Executive Director in management of the donor engagement process including providing information to donor prospects and drafting acknowledgements and other correspondence.
• Manage appeal mailings and other bulk mailings as needed.

Operations:

• Responsible for day-to-day administrative tasks including:
• Managing the organization’s donor database (MatchMaker)
• Processing donations and ensuring timely acknowledgement to donor
• Developing standard organizational practices with Executive Director, and documents in an accessible format and location.
• Managing State Charitable Solicitation registrations.
• Maintaining organization of pertinent records.
• Completing other duties as assigned, including various support duties for the Executive Director, Board and staff.

Qualifications

Ideal Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel. Experience with PowerPoint, QuickBooks, and MatchMaker or similar donor database software desirable.
• Demonstrated experience using effective interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and staff.
• Well-developed written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to flexibly perform in an office setting with a small staff.
• Ability to work effectively in results-oriented organization with either specific instruction or little supervision.
• Familiarity with protocols in handling confidential information.
• Basic understanding of fundraising principles and practices in a non-profit environment preferred.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email your resume and cover letter addressed to the DFLT Executive Director.
• Be sure to indicate on the message subject line: “Development Assistant Applicant.”
• Or, mail your application materials to the Desert Foothills Land Trust, P.O. Box 4861, Cave Creek, AZ 85327.
• Applications accepted until August 1, 2017 or until filled.
• Please; no phone calls.

~ DFLT is an equal opportunity employer ~