Development Associate

The Development Associate is primarily responsible for gift entry and reporting, Development database integrity and accuracy, and supporting special events. The Development Associate reports to the Director of Development, and supports all areas of Development, including Annual Giving, Capital Campaigns, Alumni Relations & Special Events. This is a full-time, benefits eligible, hourly- salaried position (non-exempt).

Responsibilities:

• Maintain overall accuracy of Raiser's Edge database, and responsible for constituent data entry and changes

• Design and produce Raiser's Edge reports, queries, and lists for development staff, business office, school administration and volunteers as requested.

• Maintain documentation on Raiser's Edge policies and procedures and share within the office. Provide Raiser's Edge feature change/update information to office members.

• Identify database cleanup projects in Raiser's Edge and complete them in priority order.

• Enter and file all gifts. Deposit gifts to the business office on a regular basis; reconcile with the business office.

• In collaboration with Business Office Associate, process pledge reminders, stewardship letters, and other communications as requested.

• Work with auditors annually to provide backup and documentation for audited financial statements.

• Compile and submit annual benchmarking surveys to national independent school organizations .

• Act as Development liaison to Kent Denver Parents Association, enter parent association gifts, and monthly reconcile Kent Denver School & Parents Association accounts.

Qualification & Requirements:

1. Proficiency with Raiser's Edge database (or similar fundraising CRM) required

2. High level of proficiency with Excel and/or Google Sheets

3. Meticulous about data accuracy

1. Philanthropic mindset, committed to the spirit of fundraising and charitable giving

2. Interest in and passion for creative problem solving, new ideas, and new ways of doing things

3. Proven success achieving goals and delivering results

4. Proven organizational, follow-through, and follow-up skills

5. Strong interpersonal skills when working with colleagues, independent school parents, parent volunteers, and other donor constituencies

6. Utmost discretion with regard to donor personal information

7. Ability to work 40 hours per week including occasional evenings and weekends

Salary range:

$45,000 - $57,000 + benefits

Start Date:

Immediate

About Kent Denver School:

Kent Denver School is a college preparatory day school of 750+ students in grades 6-12 located on 200 acres in suburban Denver. Kent Denver has been recognized for our leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to fostering a culturally diverse faculty and student body and we are eager to consider applications from candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school.

Kent Denver School Employment Policy:

Kent Denver School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, transgender status (including gender identity or gender expression), sex (including pregnancy), gender, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, marriage to a coworker, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, veteran status (including Vietnam era veteran status), genetic information, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our school makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment.