Development Associate/Assistant Director of Development

Join the KenCrest team to fulfill your "WHY" and enjoy a generous benefits package! We offer eligible employees:

• Medical/Dental
• Life/AD&D
• Disability
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

Please see the KenCrest website for additional details.

Summary:
An ideal candidate for the Development Associate needs to have the ability to multitask because they will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Development Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. They should also have strengths in appreciating and building relationships such as: small community organizations, faith-based organizations, and internal employee fundraisers. Must be highly organized to assist with all event planning and production duties and responsibilities.
 

Essential Functions of Position:
 

Manage all aspects of Development CRM including: gift processing and entry, reconciliation, and composing and generating gift acknowledgment letters.

Manage the tracking of trends and analytics to help develop planning, strategies, tactics. Will be responsible for independently created reports and departmental KPI’s.

Monitor progress and assist team members in the tracking of Moves Management for major prospects, individuals & corporations.

Manage the creation of online donation pages, sign up forms, and fundraising e-blasts for all campaigns as directed by the Associate Director

Responsible for managing a portfolio of community organizations, churches and/or other faith-based organizations, and KenCrest staff-driven initiatives

Assist with stewardship of Second Century Society (planned giving society) members

Generate weekly and monthly development reports and analysis for department and accounting staff, agency leadership, and Board of Directors as directed by the Associate Director

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree with Bachelors (preferred)
• Required 2+ years of related fundraising experience; human services industry experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with donor database systems/customer relationship management software
• Comfortable speaking or presenting on behalf of the agency in front of small groups or individuals
• Ability to work on nights and weekends as needed for events
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects at once and responds to challenges with a sense of humor and can-do attitude 

We are requiring all new team members to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine*, except where a reasonable medical or religious accommodation can be granted. Should you be offered and accept a position with KenCrest, you will be required to provide your proof of vaccination in the form of your CDC vaccination card as part of the pre-employment onboarding process.

KenCrest is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.