Part-Time Development Assistant

Through healing, education, and love, the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) empowers orphaned and vulnerable Rwandan youth to build lives of dignity and contribute to a better world.

The part-time Development Assistant will be responsible for the administrative processes related to fundraising. Most crucially, they will manage the communication and record-keeping processes related to donations received. Additionally, the Development Assistant will conduct research and assist the Managing Director with scheduling.

The part-time Development Assistant reports to ASYV’s Managing Director. The assistant’s salary will be hourly and commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Fundraising
  • Enter and code donations in database.
  • Prepare and share weekly gift reports with staff and committee.
  • Manage donor acknowledgement process.
  • Record staff communications with donors in Raiser’s Edge actions.
  • Assist in the development of the annual report.
• General
  • Schedule meetings.
  • Conduct research on nonprofit administrative best practices.
  • Organize and maintain development and Board/committee communications databases including Constant Contact and BoardEffect.
  • Maintain and analyze gift and donor data.
  • Support New York team with research and presentations as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite; experience with Raiser’s Edge or comparable database a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers
• Interest in the work of the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village and dedication to its Core Values

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@asyv.org. Due to the volume of applications, we will be unable to respond to every application; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to building a diverse staff and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Qualified candidates of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@asyv.org. Due to the volume of applications, we will be unable to respond to every application; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.