Development Associate - Part Time

About North Kent Connect Join a Team Making a Lasting Impact in Northern Kent County North Kent Connect (NKC) is a Christian organization committed to improving the lives of all people in northern Kent County by providing access to basic needs and promoting economic independence.  As an organization running the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS®), weoperate with vision, accountability, and healthy communication at every level. Our team is aligned, empowered, and passionate about our mission: every person has value.  At NKC, our core values are at the heart of everything we do: ·         People First – We treat everyone with respect and kindness, offering fantastic service and genuine care. ·         Dynamic – We are passionate, proactive, and resourceful, always finding creative ways to move our vision forward. ·         Aligned – We are united toward a common goal, working collaboratively with a spirit of camaraderie and fun.  Our niche is simple yet powerful: we go beyond basic needs. We connect people to resources that help them move forward and thrive. As the only organization of its kind in northern Kent County, we offer a unique blend of expertise, services, and community partnerships.  When you visit NKC, you’ll be met with professionalism, follow-through, and a team that lives out its values every day. We're passionate about what we do, clear on where we’re going, and we have a lot of fun along the way.   Job purpose  The Development Associate will support the organization’s fundraising and donor stewardship efforts by accurately processing donations, maintaining donor records, and ensuring timely acknowledgment of gifts. The Development Associate plays a key role in sustaining donor relationships, promoting transparency, and helping the organization meet its funding goals. Duties and responsibilities ·         Maintain up-to-date and accurate donor records, including contact information and giving history ·         Assist with donor stewardship efforts, such as thank-you calls, cards, and event invitations ·         Support the development team with preparation for campaigns, mailings, and fundraising events ·         Track and reconcile donations with the finance team as needed ·         Help manage inventory and recordkeeping for in-kind donations ·         Provide general administrative support to the development team as requested ·         Provide input for donor communications and campaigns (e.g., year-end appeals, newsletters, impact reports) ·         Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development Requirements Qualifications  ·        Bachelor’s degree or at least two years of experience in nonprofit fundraising required. ·         Proficiency in donor CRM and fundraising software (e.g., Bloomerang, Salesforce, Qgiv, or equivalent) ·         Passion for the mission and vision of NKC ·         Have high energy for periodic seasons of high-volume work (year-end giving, Giving Tuesday, fundraisers, special campaigns) ·         Occasional standing or walking, especially during events or when handling mail ·         Reaching, bending, or lifting light items (typically under 25 pounds), such as: donation materials, mail bins, office supplies, event setup items (signs, tablecloths, boxes) ·         Proficient with Microsoft Office products & Outlook e-mail system Ability to form and establish positive partnerships in the community Self-starter and possess a high degree of initiative. Must work well in a team environment Benefits ·         $19.75 per hour. ·         Benefits include 3 weeks paid time off, 5 paid holidays, plus the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day. ·         401K retirement with employer match. ·         Training and professional development opportunities.