Community Connections
Executive/Development Assistant
Community Connections, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Salary is $70,000
Full Time Hybrid
The Executive/Development Assistant (EDA) is an organized, creative, donor-focused professional who is passionate about Community Connections' mission to provide behavioral health, supportive housing, homeless outreach and integrated healthcare coordination for marginalized and disenfranchised individuals and families living in the District of Columbia. The EDA is a hybrid position providing development and executive assistant support reporting to the President & CEO. The EDA is responsible for portfolio review, maintenance, and strategy for keeping data current; identifying and researching potential donors, and providing full-spectrum high level administrative support to the President & CEO. The EDA partners with the President & CEO and works with volunteers, vendors, and staff to support and drive revenue for key services and initiatives. The EDA will assist in growing the CCI development/fundraising program and assist with signature events and campaigns. The EDA will report to the President & CEO but will work closely with multiple leaders, staff, and internal fundraising committee. The EDA's workload requires teamwork, flexibility, efficiency, attention to detail, a consumer service mindset, and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines. This position requires professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and discretion and confidentiality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising (50%):
Provide accurate, timely, and comprehensive analysis and information about prospective donors to the President & CEO.
Assist with fundraising activities and steward existing donors through periodic touchpoints.
Partner with local organizations to sponsor and host fundraising events.
Support CCI's signature event, including but not limited to logistics, on-site support and auction and donation outreach.
Manage CCI's online fundraising platform and follow up with required correspondence on behalf of President & CEO.
Collaborate with President & CEO to share best practices and support cross-team fundraising, committee management, and volunteer strategy
Research and prioritize donor discovery and secure contacts for potential prospects to support signature events and fundraising activities throughout the year.
Maintain/triage email and phone communications for the fundraising department.
Respond to calls for President & CEO and route them to specific team members as needed.
Update donor records in Excel and fundraising platform to maintain accuracy of donor database with list management efforts to include returned mail/contact information.
Recruit, hire, train and oversee Development-related interns as needed.
Attend development events as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Administrative (50%):
Provide calendar management to President & CEO. With a high level of attention to detail, prioritize inquiries and requests. Make judgements on time and recommendations grounded in strategic priorities and with a win-win attitude to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
Provide general administrative support. Provide ad-hoc project coordination, as well as general admin related tasks.
Own and contribute to organizational projects and operational improvements as needed. Proactively seek, share, and apply knowledge to spot opportunities and deliver innovative, entrepreneurial solutions.
Meeting preparation, presentations, and participation. Assemble meeting agendas, record meeting minutes and notes, and oversee action items.
Identify areas to increase efficiency and innovate to improve administrative processes. Identify, learn, and teach new tools or techniques to elevate performance.
Other duties as assigned.
In addition to role responsibilities, each staff member of Community Connections has the following responsibilities as a part of their employment:
Models and reinforces Community Connections mission to provide behavioral health, residential services, and primary health care coordination for marginalized and disenfranchised women, men, youth, and children living in the District of Columbia, many of whom are coping with challenges including mental illness, addiction, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. Models and reinforces Community Connections values of quality, innovation, respect, equity, and integrity daily. Reinforces Community Connection's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Protects the privacy of our consumer's protected health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant CC related IT security regulations. Completes and stays current on role specific and organizational wide training. Performs other duties as assigned on an as-needed basis.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
Ideally 1-3 years of work experience, preferably in a development/fundraising environment
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel
Broad knowledge of - and experience in - the use of research materials, including the internet and online informational databases
Strong problem-solving abilities; and ability to exercise independent judgment and excellent attention to detail is critical
Understanding and practice of a high standard of confidentiality and ethical information collection
Highly developed interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills
Strong collaborative and project management skills, and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Team-player with a positive attitude who can effectively work with staff and multiple constituents.
Experience with Microsoft office suite, integrated documentation, and virtual communication tools.
Familiarity with donor databases and online processors, preferred (Raiser's Edge, JustGiving, Givergy, GiveSmart and RunSignUp)
Able to multi-task multiple projects
Exceptional customer service.
The position is based in Washington, DC with a hybrid work environment. EDA will have a flexible work schedule to support periodic events before and after hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Full Time Hybrid
The Executive/Development Assistant (EDA) is an organized, creative, donor-focused professional who is passionate about Community Connections' mission to provide behavioral health, supportive housing, homeless outreach and integrated healthcare coordination for marginalized and disenfranchised individuals and families living in the District of Columbia. The EDA is a hybrid position providing development and executive assistant support reporting to the President & CEO. The EDA is responsible for portfolio review, maintenance, and strategy for keeping data current; identifying and researching potential donors, and providing full-spectrum high level administrative support to the President & CEO. The EDA partners with the President & CEO and works with volunteers, vendors, and staff to support and drive revenue for key services and initiatives. The EDA will assist in growing the CCI development/fundraising program and assist with signature events and campaigns. The EDA will report to the President & CEO but will work closely with multiple leaders, staff, and internal fundraising committee. The EDA's workload requires teamwork, flexibility, efficiency, attention to detail, a consumer service mindset, and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines. This position requires professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and discretion and confidentiality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising (50%):
Provide accurate, timely, and comprehensive analysis and information about prospective donors to the President & CEO.
Assist with fundraising activities and steward existing donors through periodic touchpoints.
Partner with local organizations to sponsor and host fundraising events.
Support CCI's signature event, including but not limited to logistics, on-site support and auction and donation outreach.
Manage CCI's online fundraising platform and follow up with required correspondence on behalf of President & CEO.
Collaborate with President & CEO to share best practices and support cross-team fundraising, committee management, and volunteer strategy
Research and prioritize donor discovery and secure contacts for potential prospects to support signature events and fundraising activities throughout the year.
Maintain/triage email and phone communications for the fundraising department.
Respond to calls for President & CEO and route them to specific team members as needed.
Update donor records in Excel and fundraising platform to maintain accuracy of donor database with list management efforts to include returned mail/contact information.
Recruit, hire, train and oversee Development-related interns as needed.
Attend development events as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Administrative (50%):
Provide calendar management to President & CEO. With a high level of attention to detail, prioritize inquiries and requests. Make judgements on time and recommendations grounded in strategic priorities and with a win-win attitude to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
Provide general administrative support. Provide ad-hoc project coordination, as well as general admin related tasks.
Own and contribute to organizational projects and operational improvements as needed. Proactively seek, share, and apply knowledge to spot opportunities and deliver innovative, entrepreneurial solutions.
Meeting preparation, presentations, and participation. Assemble meeting agendas, record meeting minutes and notes, and oversee action items.
Identify areas to increase efficiency and innovate to improve administrative processes. Identify, learn, and teach new tools or techniques to elevate performance.
Other duties as assigned.
In addition to role responsibilities, each staff member of Community Connections has the following responsibilities as a part of their employment:
Models and reinforces Community Connections mission to provide behavioral health, residential services, and primary health care coordination for marginalized and disenfranchised women, men, youth, and children living in the District of Columbia, many of whom are coping with challenges including mental illness, addiction, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. Models and reinforces Community Connections values of quality, innovation, respect, equity, and integrity daily. Reinforces Community Connection's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Protects the privacy of our consumer's protected health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant CC related IT security regulations. Completes and stays current on role specific and organizational wide training. Performs other duties as assigned on an as-needed basis.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
Ideally 1-3 years of work experience, preferably in a development/fundraising environment
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel
Broad knowledge of - and experience in - the use of research materials, including the internet and online informational databases
Strong problem-solving abilities; and ability to exercise independent judgment and excellent attention to detail is critical
Understanding and practice of a high standard of confidentiality and ethical information collection
Highly developed interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills
Strong collaborative and project management skills, and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Team-player with a positive attitude who can effectively work with staff and multiple constituents.
Experience with Microsoft office suite, integrated documentation, and virtual communication tools.
Familiarity with donor databases and online processors, preferred (Raiser's Edge, JustGiving, Givergy, GiveSmart and RunSignUp)
Able to multi-task multiple projects
Exceptional customer service.
The position is based in Washington, DC with a hybrid work environment. EDA will have a flexible work schedule to support periodic events before and after hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.