Development Administrative Volunteer

Volunteer Job Description

Position Title: Development Administrative Volunteer

Program: Catholic Charities – Development Office

Responsibilities for Volunteers include but are not limited to:

·       Assist Development staff with weekly preparation and mailing of gift acknowledgements.

·       Assist in answering inquiries regarding in-kind donations and connecting in-kind donors with case managers.

·       Assist the Development Manager in sorting donations reports and mailing lists.

·       Help coordinate weekly stewardship efforts as assigned by the Development Manager.

·       Provide assistance to Events Manager in sorting and preparing Annual Collection materials to distribute to parishes.

·       Assist Events Manager in the coordination of community activities as needed.

·       Assist the Development Manager on communication efforts.

Qualifications:

·       Experience with computer literacy, printing and working with Microsoft Word and Excel.

·       Strong phone skills.

·       Ability to work with diverse groups of people in an atmosphere of collaboration and service.

·       Able to maintain confidentiality of donor and financial information.

·       Ability to communicate respectfully with employees, clients, and community members.

·       Must be self-motivated to do tasks as needed.

·       Bilingual is a plus (Spanish).

·       Will need to be fingerprinted and have a security clearance completed.

Training:

Attend a brief orientation and training with the Development Manager.

Scheduling:

This is flexible and should be decided with the Development Manager. Volunteers should be committed to participate at least 2 consecutive hours a week.

Benefits:

·       Gaining experience working in a non-profit setting.

·       Gaining hands on experience in fundraising and development.

·       Opportunities to strengthen or develop new administrative skills.

·       Provide service to others.

This opportunity requires an interview with the Manager, and if you are selected, the Manager will schedule you for the months of December and January.

**All information may be subject to change according to the specific needs.