Department: Advancement and Marketing/Communications
Reports to: Senior Vice President of Advancement
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Job Summary:
The Development & Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the Advancement team’s mission-driven work. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Advancement, this position provides administrative and operational support across several key functions, including membership, fundraising, marketing/communications, sponsorship, and general team coordination. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This is an in-person role with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities for special events, and some travel for conferences and donor engagement.
Salary Range
$55K-$60K annually, exempt
Key Responsibilities:
Membership Support
○ Build and implement systems to enhance service to current members and cultivate prospective members
○ Assist with clerical tasks related to member outreach and engagement
Advancement Support
○ Manage donor database systems and ensure data integrity
○ Process gifts and generate acknowledgments and receipts
○ Assist with donor communications and stewardship efforts
○ Prepare reports and analytics to support fundraising strategy
○ Provide clerical support for fundraising initiatives
Marketing and Communications Support
○ Collaborate with the communications team to identify areas of need
○ Assist with administrative tasks and marketing campaign coordination as directed
Sponsorship Support
○ Track sponsorship activity and assist with sponsor communication and logistics
○ Provide administrative support to the Senior Director of Sponsorship and Strategic Partnerships
General Administrative Support
○ Provide light administrative assistance to the advancement team
○ Support team-wide coordination, scheduling, and documentation
○ Assist with planning and execution of special events and conferences
○ Receive, sort, and distribute mail promptly and accurately
○ Organize and process deposits in accordance with financial procedures.
○ Maintain and reconcile internal spreadsheets to ensure accurate revenue reporting and process alignment.
○ Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• A personal, active, and demonstrable commitment to Christ.
• Passion for and commitment to the CCCU mission and values.
• Independent and organized self-starter. Proactive problem-solver.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Bachelor’s degree and professional experience in a nonprofit.
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in donor management software, fundraising platforms, and Microsoft suite preferred
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
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