Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have a knack for organization, creativity, and a keen eye for detail? Chambliss Center for Children is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Development Assistant to be an integral part of our team. Under the direction of the Director of Development, the Development Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the organization through managing the donor database, maintaining mailing lists, proofreading documents, and assisting in the preparation and organization of development events. If you're ready to contribute your talents to a team that is deeply committed to improving the lives of children, apply today!

Location: In office at our Main Campus, 315 Gillespie Road, Chattanooga TN 37411

Schedule: Part time with an expectation of 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. 

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits include:

• Paid sick leave
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Employee discount on childcare

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in office administration, data entry, or development. Prior nonprofit work experience a plus.
• Prior database management or donation software experience preferred; knowledge/experience with DonorSnap is a plus. 
• Exceptional skills in the areas of organization, attention to detail, time management, problem solving, ability to manage multiple tasks, and ability to define & set priorities.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.  
• Excellent reading, writing and grammar skills; both written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated team player with a strong collaboration ability.
• Capability to work independently as needed.
• Discretion and confidentiality with respect to donor records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the donor management database by:
  • Adding new constituent contact information into the donor management database;
  • Entering donations and gifts into the database, including pledges, checks, cash, online credit card gifts, in-kind gifts, and matching gifts;
  • Ensuring data integrity through accurate data entry and ongoing clean-up efforts;
  • Managing updates to the database by updating contact information as needed and reconciling the database with information provided by the USPS’s National Change of Address data; and
  • Generating reports and contribution statements as needed. 
• Maintain mailing lists for various development events and programs.
• Create lists of all honorarium and memorial donations for quarterly newsletters.
• Proofread and edit correspondence, documents, spreadsheets, and reports as needed.
• Generate and mail standard form gift acknowledgments. 
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system to ensure quick and accurate retrieval of donation records.
• Assisting development staff with event set up and execution; this may include activities such as decorating, arranging tables and chairs, preparing development materials, setting up equipment, working registration tables, etc.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by the Director Development or Vice President, Operations.

• The position requires the ability to sit for prolonged periods and perform repetitive tasks, such as typing and data entry.
• Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (up to 20 pounds) may be required for tasks such as event setup and other related activities.
• The ability to move freely throughout the office, including bending, reaching, and crouching, may be necessary.

Chambliss Center for Children is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity. All hiring is decided on candidates' qualifications, their merits, experience, and the needs of the business.