Administrative Assistant, Salvation Army

Posted by on February 04, 2013

Administrative Assistant to the Director of Planned Giving, Salvation Army
Posted on: January 17, 2013

FUNCTION: This position is a highly responsible administrative and resource development support position, reporting to the Director of Planned Giving. Duties require a high degree of initiative, follow through, and organizational skill; professionalism, customer service and fund raising insight in communications with key internal and external constituencies (eg. corps officers, planned giving donors, prospective planned giving donors, Advisory Board/Council/Committee members, campaign volunteer leadership; financial advisors, etc.); an ability to act independently in managing and following through with projects as assigned; an ability to understand and consider the implication of various communications as they relate to department-wide fund raising programs and priorities and an integrated development operation; excellent telephone, customer service, and writing skills (including composing sensitive correspondence); prepare timely and accurate planned giving illustrations using planned giving software; assist in coordinating donor- / prospect-focused events; proficient in constructing queries and preparing reports using Raiser’s Edge database; assist in preparing other documents to be submitted to prospects, donors, specific internal/external constituencies for review, etc.

Requirements: Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and facility with database applications. Knowledge of planned giving or constituent management software is a plus. Must be highly organized, with demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication, data analysis, project management, and information systems management.

Must have excellent interpersonal skills, able to relate professionally and effectively with key constituencies (both internally and externally), with an ability to deal well with sensitive situations and confidential information. Must be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team. Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the mission of The Salvation Army, ready to support the Army’s mission objectives through the position’s duties.

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