The Development Assistant will primarily support Grist’s Development Department and handle a wide variety of fundraising tasks including donor research, proofreading, donor strategy, database management, mailings and general donor outreach.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Support the day-to-day operations of Grist’s development department, including appeal production, donor correspondences, grant proposals and reports, meeting preparations, gift acknowledgements, and other mailings
• Manage the identification of new donor prospects, including preliminary prospect research and tracking
• Assist in managing donor portfolios, tracking outreach, meetings, program updates, follow-up, etc.
• Assist in the logistical support of meetings and special events
• Maintain information in the donor database and create reports and metrics as needed
• Oversee the production of monthly cultivation emails and other donor correspondence
• Respond to donor and staff inquiries and other special projects, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree; 1-2 years of experience in development/fundraising required
• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent writing ability
• Strong database skills (familiarity with Salesforce is a plus); experience with email-marketing systems preferred but not required
• Experience with prospect research and portfolio management a plus
• Ability to oversee details of complex projects with high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• A wicked sense of humor

LOCATION

This position will be located in Seattle, WA.

ABOUT GRIST

Grist is an independent nonprofit media organization that shapes the country’s environmental conversations, making green second nature for our monthly audience of 2,000,000 and growing. We reach the next generation by cutting through the noise to connect big issues like climate change to daily life, and by spotlighting the people and ideas leading us to a more sustainable future. Founded in 1999, Grist has been featured by media including The New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC’s Today show, andTime, and has won many prestigious awards for its pioneering media work.