Lakes Region Mental Health Center
Development Support Associate
Lakes Region Mental Health Center, Laconia, New Hampshire, us, 03246
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Development & Public Relations Associate facilitates donor acknowledgment, direct mail, and special events, and supports the functions of the Director of Development & Public Relations by providing administrative support.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & TASKS:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Development & Public Relations, the Development & Public Relations Associate is responsible for donor database management, gift processing and acknowledgment, and support of event coordination.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serves as agency lead for Little Green Light (LGL) donor database, including list generation, analysis and reporting, queries and tracking revenue and goals, and regular clean-up of the database of duplicate records. Maintains integrity of information in the donor database through cross-referencing, data checking, and research. Updates constituent records including any changes of address and contact information updates, and adding pertinent donor information for future reference. Generates and updates thank-you letters (acknowledgements) quickly as established by the organization's standards. Enters constituents and generates acknowledgment letters. Researches and provides donor information summaries to personalize acknowledgements Conducts ongoing research on prospects, including individuals, businesses, and corporations, as potential sources for support. Support fundraising efforts, agency, and donor cultivation events, including direct mailings, mailing lists, registrations, materials, and event support. Provide support for community education, annual events, donor events, and other fundraising initiatives as needed. Coordinate staffing and prepare materials for outreach events, which may include evenings or weekends. Attend events as needed. Coordination and collaboration with agency marketing consultant as required to inform events and campaign marketing efforts. Participation and support in agency program meetings and on committees as deemed necessary by the Director of Development and Public Relations. Other tasks, duties, and responsibilities deemed necessary to enhance the functioning of Lakes Region Mental Health Center as assigned by the Director of Development & Relations. Attendance is an essential function of this position.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities noted below and can explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. They must possess the necessary physical requirements to safely perform the primary functions of the job with or without the aid of mechanical devices.
Detail-oriented is a must. Ability to be flexible and work on multiple projects at a time. Organized, ability to prioritize tasks based on deadlines and organizational needs. Ability to convey appropriate messages meaningfully and compellingly and represent LRMHC in various forms of public engagement. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups within and outside of the organization. Ability to travel as necessary and work some evenings and weekends. Must be able to withstand prolonged computer use up to several hours each day. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds. Energetic, enthusiastic, and demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and engage others. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in English, communications, business, social work, or a related field, preferred.
Experience: One to three years of nonprofit development experience, preferred. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and database programs. Experience with fundraising software preferred. Understanding of mental illness and its impact on individuals and families.
WORK SCHEDULE:
This a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position with flexible hours. On occasion, evening or weekend hours for events and meetings will be required.
SALARY:
This is a part-time exempt position with an hourly compensation at $18/hour
The Development & Public Relations Associate facilitates donor acknowledgment, direct mail, and special events, and supports the functions of the Director of Development & Public Relations by providing administrative support.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & TASKS:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Development & Public Relations, the Development & Public Relations Associate is responsible for donor database management, gift processing and acknowledgment, and support of event coordination.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serves as agency lead for Little Green Light (LGL) donor database, including list generation, analysis and reporting, queries and tracking revenue and goals, and regular clean-up of the database of duplicate records. Maintains integrity of information in the donor database through cross-referencing, data checking, and research. Updates constituent records including any changes of address and contact information updates, and adding pertinent donor information for future reference. Generates and updates thank-you letters (acknowledgements) quickly as established by the organization's standards. Enters constituents and generates acknowledgment letters. Researches and provides donor information summaries to personalize acknowledgements Conducts ongoing research on prospects, including individuals, businesses, and corporations, as potential sources for support. Support fundraising efforts, agency, and donor cultivation events, including direct mailings, mailing lists, registrations, materials, and event support. Provide support for community education, annual events, donor events, and other fundraising initiatives as needed. Coordinate staffing and prepare materials for outreach events, which may include evenings or weekends. Attend events as needed. Coordination and collaboration with agency marketing consultant as required to inform events and campaign marketing efforts. Participation and support in agency program meetings and on committees as deemed necessary by the Director of Development and Public Relations. Other tasks, duties, and responsibilities deemed necessary to enhance the functioning of Lakes Region Mental Health Center as assigned by the Director of Development & Relations. Attendance is an essential function of this position.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities noted below and can explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. They must possess the necessary physical requirements to safely perform the primary functions of the job with or without the aid of mechanical devices.
Detail-oriented is a must. Ability to be flexible and work on multiple projects at a time. Organized, ability to prioritize tasks based on deadlines and organizational needs. Ability to convey appropriate messages meaningfully and compellingly and represent LRMHC in various forms of public engagement. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups within and outside of the organization. Ability to travel as necessary and work some evenings and weekends. Must be able to withstand prolonged computer use up to several hours each day. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds. Energetic, enthusiastic, and demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and engage others. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in English, communications, business, social work, or a related field, preferred.
Experience: One to three years of nonprofit development experience, preferred. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and database programs. Experience with fundraising software preferred. Understanding of mental illness and its impact on individuals and families.
WORK SCHEDULE:
This a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position with flexible hours. On occasion, evening or weekend hours for events and meetings will be required.
SALARY:
This is a part-time exempt position with an hourly compensation at $18/hour