Development Specialist
5 days ago
Albany
Job Description Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? ???? Join us in our mission as the Development Specialist at Catholic Charities of Executive Office & Support Services. Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do. At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger! As the Development Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through: • Manage all aspects of donor database operations, including data standards, maintenance, validation, reporting, and compliance, • Develop and implement best practices for gift processing, acknowledgments, and donor data integrity, • Analyze donor data to identify trends, opportunities for donor growth, retention, and increased engagement, • Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the Gala for Good, • Manage the event module and all related database components, • Coordinate and support annual fundraising appeals, ensuring accurate data, segmentation, and reporting, • Respond to donor inquiries professionally via phone, email, or in person Development Specialist Salary: $ 27.00 - $30.00/an hour Development Specialist Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM (35 hours/week) Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field, • 3-5 years of relevant experience, • Valid driver’s license, proof of current car insurance and registration and access to a reliable, working vehicle We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits: • For benefit-eligible positions:, • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, • Retirement planning options, • Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day), • A collaborative work environment Employee Assistance Program * Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.) * Exciting referral bonuses * Ongoing training and development * Recognition and Awards * Career Growth * A collaborative team culture Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)