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Development Associate

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
$44,000 - $47,000 DOE - Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 403(b) * Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability * Generous PTO structure plus 11 Paid Holidays * Employee Assistance Program * Mileage Reimbursement * Professi
vision insurance, paid holidays, 403(b)

Sep 24, 2024
Who are we? Catholic Charities was founded in 1920 with the mission of providing compassionate and quality social services to those in need. In our 100+ years of operation, we have prioritized, adapted, and created several unique programs and services to address the unmet needs of people impacted most by hardship. We remove barriers to make our vital services more accessible to families and individuals living in communities across the ten counties of southeastern Wisconsin. A career at Catholic Charities blends social service with professional development. Our staff is made up of a diverse group of passionate professionals who are committed to serving people of all faiths and backgrounds. We are a proud recipient of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces award, for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024! What will I do as a Development Associate? This position offers an exciting opportunity in the field of nonprofit development. In partnership with the Director of Advancement, Catholic Charities team members, and agency leaders, you will impact fundraising capabilities and support donor relationships that further our mission to provide service for people in need, to advocate for justice and to call upon others to do the same. As a Development Associate you will: Master your experience in donor-centered direct mail campaigns Conduct efficient end-to-end campaign/gift processing and acknowledgement Maintain up-to-date donor records to ensure successful communications Provide reporting, analysis, and system administration while working with funding software (Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge) Interact with donors and people seeking services by phone, email, and in person Engage in prospect research to develop new relationships for the agency Salary: $39,000 to 45,000 DOE Benefits: Competitive health, dental and vision insurance 403(b) Retirement with a 2% match and 4% annual contribution Generous PTO structure and 11 paid holidays Business casual dress every day and casual Fridays! Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred Five years' experience in database management or data entry with considerable computer work Nonprofit experience providing support for fundraising operations Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel Occasional attendance at evening or weekend events is required Why Should I Apply? This position is ideal for someone who is self-driven and passionate about delivering a "best in class" donor experience through mastery of the donor database system, acknowledgement process, and donor prospecting and cultivation. This individual will be an integral team member working directly to advance the mission of Catholic Charities.