Development Assistant, Council for Economic Education

Reports to:  Senior Director, Development Operations

Based in:  New York, NY  

ABOUT CEE

The Council for Economic Education’s (CEE’s) mission is to equip K-12 students with the tools and knowledge of personal finance and economics so that they can make better decisions for themselves, their families, and their communities.

We carry out our mission by providing resources and training to K-12 educators and have done so for over 70 years. Nearly two-thirds of the teachers we reach in-person are in low to moderate income schools. All resources and programs are developed by educators and delivered by our nearly 200 affiliates across the country in every state. We reach over 50,000 teachers a year through in-person professional development and those teachers, in turn, reach approximately 5 million students throughout the country. Our growing virtual educator programs will reach over 10,000 educators this year. EconEdLink, our free online educator gateway for economic and personal finance lessons and resources for educators, attracts more than 800,000 unique visitors per year. Our student facing programs, Invest in Girls, the National Personal Finance Challenge and the National Economics Challenge together reached over 30,000 high school students in 2019 (we went virtual in 2020, with great programs but fewer students). We also advocate for more and better education in personal finance and economics, primarily through the biennial Survey of the States.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Development Assistant position offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join a dynamic team and play a crucial role contributing to the overall success of CEE. As part of CEE’s traditional, yet innovative, development team the Assistant will gain exposure to a fast-paced philanthropic environment and have the opportunity to advance in their career as a development professional. CEE is committed to and invests in the success of all team members.

The Assistant will be responsible for performing a range of development operations and administrative functions, providing direct support to the development team. They will also have responsibility for creating essential reports and materials for senior leadership and the board. Reporting to the Senior Director, Development Operations, the Assistant has an important role in ensuring accurate records and financial reporting. In addition, they will work closely with the Development Manager and also have the opportunity to interact with other departments such as finance, programs, and events. The Assistant actively participates in development and organization-wide meetings.

The Assistant is responsible for maintaining the database and ensuring data integrity through timely and accurate gift processing and updating of records. They will contribute directly to donor stewardship, a key area of the department, through managing the gift acknowledgement process. The Assistant is also responsible for generating and distributing internal weekly gift reports and assisting the Senior Director, Development Operations in the monthly and annual reconciliation process which drives revenue reporting for CEE. The Assistant will participate in and provide support for donor cultivation and fundraising events as needed.

 The ideal candidate is highly motivated, has strong database management skills, is detail oriented, works well independently and as part of a team, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. A strong interest in building a successful career in development is a plus. Opportunities for advancement will be made available as appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES will include: 

• Maintain database and data integrity
• Accurately process gifts
• Generate and send gift acknowledgement letters
• Maintain files, documents and records related to gifts and donors
• Prepare and distribute weekly gift reports
• Assist with monthly financial reconciliation process
• Generate routine and custom reports/lists as needed
• Prepare weekly team meeting agendas
• Process invoices and expense reports
• Update mailing and contact lists
• Follow processes and best practices in development operations
• Support fundraising and cultivation events as needed
• Provide administrative support and perform other tasks as needed

KEY REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in nonprofit development office or equivalent environment
• Strong database management skills; high level of proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising database
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, work accurately, and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint)
• Familiarity with best practices in development operations
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to and be flexible in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Passion for CEE’s mission
• Exemplify CEE’s core values of Trust, Respect for the Individual, Integrity, Transparency and Teamwork
• A positive attitude, ability to follow through on tasks, common sense
• Ability to work occasional evenings as related to special events

SALARY AND BENEFITS 

Salary commensurate with background and experience. CEE offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, vision and dental insurance, life/disability insurance, 401K plan, and generous vacation.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants must send a resume with cover letter to DevAsst@councilforeconed.org 

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.