Marketing Assistant – Non Profit Sector

What if you could go to your place of employment every day with a renewed sense of

purpose and direction, confident in the knowledge that the work you do contributes to

the greater good? When you work with us as a fundraiser, this could be your life. Grow to understand our potential donor pool and hold a vital role in planning events and coordinating other activities to encourage donations and help us move toward our goal of helping improve

the people’s lives. Work on a close-knit, enthusiastic team under the direction of a visionary fundraising director to meet and exceed fundraising goals. Stretch and improve your communication and leadership skills and organizational capabilities in this pivotal role.

Job Responsibilities

 Raise funds for our cause and regularly meet or surpass fundraising targets

 Research potential donors to gain insight into needs, beliefs and donation habits

to understand how to position our organization to them

 Assist in brainstorming and creating new methods to raise funds for our

organization

 Assist in planning and coordinating events meant to raise funds and coordinate

activities of volunteers and interns related to event planning and execution

 Create marketing materials, like flyers and brochures, to be used for the

promotion of events and other fundraising pushes

 Analyze the performance of events and other fundraising activities for

effectiveness and to identify areas where money can be saved

 Maintain complete and orderly records of donors and manage regular donor

communications

 Build upon existing donor relationships and form new donor relationships on a

regular basis

 Collaborate with other organizations and groups within the community to build

partnerships and enhance fundraising activities

Job Skills & Qualifications Required:

 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)

 Exemplary communication abilities and outgoing, yet poised personality

 Strong leadership skills

 Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail

 Quick thinker and ability to make decisions under pressure