Development Assistant
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Salary:
$19.75
Summary of Job Responsibilities:
The Development Assistant supports ASUCLAs fundraising donor engagement and development operations. This entry-level role focuses on learning ASUCLAs mission departments and fundraising systems while providing essential administrative research and campaign support.
Due to the long-term nature of fundraising grant cycles and donor relationships this position is intended for students who can commit to 34 consecutive academic quarters supporting continuity and sustained impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with donor research prospect lists and data entry
- Support CRM (EveryAction) activities including record updates tagging and reporting
- Help prepare fundraising materials donor communications and event collateral
- Assist with donation page reviews and basic content updates
- Support grant research by identifying funding opportunities and deadlines
- Provide logistical and administrative support for fundraising events and campaigns
- Take notes and assist with meeting preparation as needed
- Learn ASUCLA departments programs and student services to accurately communicate impact
Student Learning Outcomes:
The Development Assistant will have the unique opportunity to learn about the growing and diverse field of Development (also known as fundraising or philanthropy) within the nonprofit and higher education sectors. This position will expose you to procedural institutional technical and financial knowledge related to nonprofit fundraising. Additionally you will be tasked with managing relationships with donors and learn best practices regarding programming event planning and communications.
Qualifications:
- UCLA-enrolled student
- Good academic standing
- Good student conduct standing
Desired Characteristics:
- Self-motivated outgoing positive attitude personable and customer-focus oriented
- Personal drive seeking to develop self and others
- Exercise a high degree of initiative and professionalism
- Creative out of the box thinker with an ability to proactively anticipate obstacles and create solutions
- Resilient working in an environment where you wear multiple hats and multitask
- Thrives in working effectively with team members and relishes a diverse work environment
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Interest in nonprofit development fundraising or higher education
- Basic research and writing skills
- Willingness to learn CRM systems and fundraising processes
- Ability to manage responsibilities across multiple academic quarters
Role Expectations:
- May be required to work evenings or staff a work event
- Commitment to 34 consecutive academic quarters (preferred)
- Consistent availability during the academic year
- Reliability responsiveness and timely follow-through on assignments
- Willingness to grow with the role as responsibilities increase over time
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Jpa
- ABB
- Cosmetology
- Corporate
- BI
- Corporate Development
About Company
On a clear day, UCLA. That's an old joke, but the University of California, Los Angeles certainly qualifies as "old school," having been founded in 1919. With its 419-acre campus in the Westwood Village area of LA, UCLA has one of the largest enrollment of students among the UC school ... View more
