Development Operations Assistant

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), founded in 1974, is a New York-based national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans through litigation, legal advocacy, and community education. Located in New York City, AALDEF has a 24-person staff and is supported by foundation and corporate grants, individual contributions, and special events. For more information about AALDEF and its current activities, please visit our website at www.aaldef.org.

Job Description:

The Development Operations Assistant reports to the Development Director and has the following responsibilities:

• Maintain the donor database of contribution records, emails on our contact list, and volunteers through data entry and data cleanup;
• Process check and online contributions and prepare acknowledgment letters;
• Provide segmented lists (DonorPerfect reports) and data of various types to staff as needed;
• Manage recurring gifts recording and credit card transactions;
• Identify and keep track of matching gifts, pledge management, and workplace giving gifts;
• Create and maintain relevant procedure documents;
• Coordinate with finance department on monthly reconciliations of revenue;
• Assist in preparing and organizing mailings, donor cultivation events, and other assigned tasks;
• Research donor prospects.

Job Qualifications:

• A minimum of the equivalent of one to two years of relevant work experience in development.
• Substantial and ample experience with DonorPerfect (preferred) or experience working with a development-focused database/CRM system.
• Basic analysis skillset in creating and analyzing reports, trends, etc.
• Prior database experience in running queries, creating reports, and handling mail merges.
• Exceptional, resourceful and versatile research skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Candidate must be detailed oriented, self-motivated, skilled in coordinating multiple tasks, and managing duties in a timely manner.
• Discretion and sensitivity in handling and safeguarding confidential information.

Starting Date: March 2024.

Compensation: This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range is $50,000 - $60,000. Excellent health and vacation benefits.  

Location: Hybrid (2 days in NYC office)

How to Apply: Deadline to apply Monday, January 8, 2024.

Email cover letter (including any salary requirements), resume, and three references to info@aaldef.org and insert “Development Operations Assistant” in the subject line. Cover letters may be addressed to: Yasmin Khan, Development Director.

--AALDEF encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.--