Development Assistant

Position: Development Assistant

Position Type: Temporary part-time non-exempt

Timeframe: April August 2026

Compensation: $30 per hour 20 hours per week maximum

Organization Description

The Center on Colfax opened in 1976 has grown to become the largest LGBTQ community center in the Rocky Mountain region giving voice to Colorados lesbian gay bisexual transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community and playing a pivotal role in statewide initiatives to reduce harassment and discrimination. Today we are focused on fulfilling our mission by ensuring that every member of the LGBTQ community has access to the programs and resources they need to live happy healthy and productive lives.

General Description

The Development Assistant is a part-time non-exempt hourly position working up to 20 hours per week that supports the day-to-day bookkeeping accounts receivable and acknowledgment process. This role will be working in and reporting on our contact database as it pertains to communications contact information and constituent interactions with the organization including tracking and acknowledging donations supporting organizational events and performing the clerical and administrative functions relating to development activities.

The critical administrative tasks fulfilled by this role help to ensure The Centers loyal donors feel supported and connected.

Essential Functions

Data Management & Accounts Receivable

1. Maintains donor database logging income from transfers checks cash and donation forms.
2. Collects and uploads records from multiple digital platforms.
3. Creates fundraising links/source codes.
4. Supports monthly reconciliation of the donor database with financial reports.

Stewardship & Acknowledgement

1. Communicates with internal/external stakeholders via phone and email to provide information and resolve inquiries.
2. Operates office equipment (computer scanner printer phone) to produce documents and reports.
3. Drafts prints and sends weekly donor acknowledgment letters.
4. Prepares weekly donation reports for the VP of Development.
5. Follows and improves internal database management processes.

Required Qualifications

1. Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple projects maintain accuracy and meet deadlines.
2. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for donor correspondence.
3. Technical Proficiency: Experience with CRM software and MS Office Suite (Word Excel).
4. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage professionally with donors board members and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in administration or non-profit work.
2. Previous experience in a non-profit or office environment.

To request accommodations in the application process please contact Sandra Calderon at .