Development Assistant

Position Summary:

WNCSource is seeking an experienced Development Assistant to help support our fundraising, donor relations, communications, and agency marketing activities. The Development Assistant will work under the supervision of the Development Director to support fundraising goals, maintain donor relations, and increase awareness for our agency’s work across four counties. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

FUNDRAISING

Assist with event planning, sponsorship sales, and promoting special events during WNCSource’s 60th Anniversary celebration year and beyond. 

Record donations and issue donor acknowledgement letters/cards

Research public and private grant opportunities and assist with grant writing 

Assist in preparing fundraising appeals and grant reports as needed

DONOR RELATIONS

Identify and build relationships with new and prospective donors.

Collaborate with program directors and staff to ensure that donors, volunteers, and community stakeholders are nurtured and appreciated.

Manage Bloomerang Donor software, online giving forms, and other software to track and cultivate donors. Provide accurate and timely recognition of donations. 

Represent WNCSource at community events

Support volunteer recruitment efforts throughout the agency.

Assist with Board fundraising drive to ensure 100% participation in giving. 

DEVELOPMENT – MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Assist in the production of agency press releases, Newsletters, Annual Report, donor appeal/thank-you letters.

Create content for agency website and help manage social media accounts.

Coordinate community speaking engagements and provide support for presentations.