Development Assistant

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Position Overview: The Capital Area Food Bank, founded in1980, is the largest nonprofit food distribution and nutrition education resource in the Washington Metro area; servicing the community through direct service and its network of partner agencies.

The Development Assistant will provide support to the Capital Area Food Bank Development Department, but specifically in the area of direct mail with additional assistance to the Individual Giving Director.

Primary Duties:

• Open and sort mail for in-house & DMP processing.
• Stuff envelopes and run postage on outgoing mail.
• Assist with customer service related follow-up to donors via phone and email.
• Assist Director of Individual Giving with follow-up calls and emails to donors (an estimated 5 -10 per month).
• Perform data collection and data entry as needed.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• This individual should be well organized and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Some experience with computers
• Demonstrates organizational skills, particularly the ability to manage multiple taks.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Access, Outlook, and Excel preferred
• Ability to lift 20 pounds