Development Operations Assistant

Accountabilities

• • Maintain accurate and up-to-date development records and donor data, including reviewing information, identifying trends, and supporting development strategy.
  • Manage fundraising data in Salesforce and prepare quarterly and ad hoc reports to support fundraising activities and decision-making.
  • Ensure donor gift acknowledgements and other donor communications are prepared and delivered accurately and on time.
  • Partner with church planting and global leadership teams to gather prayer requests, stories, and updates that can strengthen donor communications and ongoing engagement.
  • Coordinate fundraising communications and related marketing activities, tracking results and helping evaluate their effectiveness.
  • Review and approve mailing lists to ensure donor communications are distributed to accurate and appropriate audiences.
  • Assist with grant proposals, grant reports, donor communications, and other development materials.
  • Coordinate with Events, Communications, Finance, and other teams to ensure development initiatives are aligned, accurate, and delivered on schedule.
  • Support day-to-day development operations by coordinating projects, documenting meeting minutes and decisions, tracking follow-ups, and completing administrative tasks as assigned.
  • Follow applicable data, financial, communications, information security, and organizational policies in all development activities.

  Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in administrative, development, fundraising, operations, communications, or a related support function.
  • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience working with databases, fundraising systems, CRM platforms, or similar data management tools; Salesforce experience is valuable.
  • Ability to analyze data and prepare clear, accurate reports to support operational and strategic decisions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create professional donor-facing communications and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional projects, track deadlines, document decisions, and ensure timely follow-through.
  • Professional, collaborative, humble, and growth-oriented approach with a commitment to high standards of excellence.
  • Strong integrity and discretion when handling donor information, financial information, and other sensitive data.
  • Alignment with the organization's gospel-centered mission and willingness to abide by its Statement of Faith, policies, and religious beliefs.
  • Understanding of cross-cultural ministry and the ability to work collaboratively within a mission-driven environment.
  • Availability for occasional overnight travel.
  • Ability to work remotely and effectively during a part-time schedule of approximately 15 hours per week, with preference for candidates in the Central Time Zone.
  • Willingness to use required organizational data, financial, communication, and security systems and to comply with applicable staff policies.

  Benefits

  • Part-time, hourly position of approximately 15 hours per week.
  • Remote work arrangement, with preference for candidates located in the Central Time Zone.
  • Hourly compensation of $23–$28 per hour, depending on experience.
  • Opportunity to contribute to fundraising operations supporting a mission-driven, international organization.
  • Collaborative environment with exposure to development, communications, finance, events, church planting, and global leadership functions.
  • Opportunities to contribute to donor engagement, fundraising communications, grant support, and operational improvements.
  • Occasional overnight travel as required by the role.