Development Assistant

Easterseals PORT Health is looking for a high-energy detail-loving people-centered Development Assistant to support our fundraising and donor engagement efforts. If you love keeping teams organized telling meaningful stories and making sure the small things never fall through the cracks this role is your perfect match.

Youll work closely with our Chief Development Officer and the Development team to help build strong donor relationships support campaigns and events and keep our department running smoothly. Your work directly fuels our mission to strengthen individuals families and communities across North Carolina.

**Voted Raleighs Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleighs Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!**

Your Role in Our Mission

As the Development Assistant you will play a key role in supporting the fundraising donor engagement and operational success of Easterseals PORT Healths Development team. Youll work closely with the Chief Development Officer to manage schedules prepare materials coordinate donor communications steward fundraising activities and keep our donor database organized and accurate.

Your work ensures that our mission can grow our donors feel valued and our team operates smoothly. You are often the connecting thread between our internal operations and the community of partners who support our programs.

How Youll Benefit

As part of our mission-driven organization youll be supported by leaders who value your growth encourage your creativity and help you is a Monday to Friday 9am 5:30pm position with occasional early mornings evenings or weekends to support events and donor engagement activities.

We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $19 -21.97/hr. based on experience.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full benefits package including Medical Dental and Vision benefits.
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.

What Youll Do

• Provide administrative support to the Chief Development Officer including scheduling meeting coordination and document preparation
• Maintain the donor CRM update records run reports and ensure timely donor acknowledgments
• Support fundraising campaigns donation tracking mailings and appeals
• Conduct prospect and donor research to help strengthen our stewardship efforts
• Assist with event logistics including fundraising events and volunteer engagement activities
• Respond to emails and calls coming into the Development office and route appropriately
• Manage inventories for Development supplies and marketing materials
• Handle donor information with care confidentiality and professionalism

What Were Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of administrative experience (5 preferred)

• Strong written communication organization and research skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Teams/Zoom Canva and CRM platforms

• Ability to manage multiple projects prioritize effectively and work both independently and collaboratively

• Willingness to support occasional evening/weekend events

• Nonprofit or development experience preferred

• Associates degree in Business Communications or a related field preferred

• Passion for serving the community and advancing our mission

Ready to Apply

Join a team where work isnt just something you do its a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at or send your resume to

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy compassionate partner providing exceptional disability behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2600-member team provides meaningful support to 40200 kids adults and families in 11000 home facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture Diverse Voices Embracing Potential Authentic Self and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!