DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT POSITION DESCRIPTION

Objectives of the position: As an ambassador of Jesus Christ, the Development Assistant helps to plan, implement, and coordinate fundraising efforts and community activities that will encourage, maintain, and increase philanthropic support to meet the short and long term needs of the pregnancy center. These activities shall be consistent with the mission and goals of the organization and shall reach individuals, corporations, churches, and para-church organizations in the community.

Reports to: The Executive Director

Status: Part-time, 15 hours Per week

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Exhibit strong commitment and dedication to the pro-life position and sexual purity
• Agree with and be willing to uphold the Commitment of Care and Competence, Core Values, Statement of Faith, and policies of the center
• Have a bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in a helping field, or related experience equivalent
• Have previous experience with non-profit development
• Have two years of experience in a helping profession in a position requiring management experience or equivalent
• Exhibit skill in interpersonal communication, public speaking, and problem solving

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience equivalent

Essential Functions:

I. Administration

• Assist in preparation of an annual operating plan for the development activities within the community; when complete, such plan will include those goals designated by the Board of Directors, the objectives and activities consistent with those goals, a model for evaluating effectiveness, and budgetary requirements.
• In conjunction with the Executive Director, assist to design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate programs in the following areas of fund development: annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, special events, and other ongoing activities
• Assist to coordinate agency activities in support of the annual fundraising events
• Conduct thorough prospect research and identification activities for the pregnancy center; devise and implement specific strategies to develop relationships with individual donors and community churches; cultivate these relationships to expand the ministry’s donor base
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of computer software programs specifically designed to facilitate accurate donor and prospect information; employ a donor information system that ensures donor and prospect records and history are current, accurate, and timely
• Accept assignments not specifically delineated above as requested by the Executive Director

II. Public Relations

• Assist in developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key contacts within the community; this includes businesses, civic groups, churches, and philanthropic prospects; identify potential fundraising opportunities within these groups and recommend a course of action for entering these markets
• Assist in representing the agency in civic organizations and other public forums to enhance development efforts of the pregnancy center
• Work closely with the Executive Director to develop the ministry’s public relations and marketing efforts including, but not limited to promotional brochures, billboard copy, radio and television exposure, and community appearances by board, staff, and volunteers

III. Religious Responsibilities and Duties

Leads client bible studies

Upholds the center’s policies and procedures, especially the religious principles in the Statement of Faith and the Code of Christian conduct.

Supports the religious mission of the center and regularly encourages the spiritual growth of staff, volunteers, clients, and supporters.

Reinforces the humanity and value of the unborn child with patients, their guests, staff, and others.

Shares the gospel of Jesus Christ with clients/patients and prays with them, as appropriate.

Provides spiritual guidance to staff, volunteers, and clients/patients

Leads staff (or participates) in shared prayer and devotions regularly.
Mentor’s clients in biblical parenting