Development Associate

Description

Come work with a team of dynamic professionals who dedicate their services and skills to creating opportunities for success within our community. Community Housing Network (CHN) is a nonprofit helping the people of central Ohio since 1987. Bring your knowledge and passion to help CHN impact our community. Share in our values by empowering people, solving problems, building relationships, being curious, creating equitable opportunities, and having fun. If you’d like to learn more about the mission of CHN, who we are, and who we serve, go to www.chninc.org

As a Development Associate, you will provide direct support to the Resource Development and Marketing operations of CHN by assisting with donor relations, fundraising campaigns, and events.

Responsibilities include:

• Resource Development Administration- write/mail donor acknowledgments/general correspondence; coordinate printing materials/mailings; correspond via written/verbal communication with stakeholders; maintain confidential database; manage email/mailing lists database; reconcile donations database w/ finance monthly; provide meeting support; prepare meeting resources; draft meeting minutes; provide additional admin support as needed.
• Volunteer Outreach and Program Support- manage and execute volunteer/outreach projects; enter/track volunteer contact information in database.
• Public Relations and Outreach Support- cultivate relationships with staff and service partners to collect resident success stories, photos, and releases; coordinate resident and staff interviews w/ media/public relations entities.
• Communications and Marketing Support- ensure branding accuracy w/ internal and external stakeholders; manage collateral materials/inventory and respond to requests for informational packets, brochures, logos, stationary, etc.; assist with website/social media maintenance and responses to inquiries.
• Event and Campaign Coordination- support the coordination/execution of philanthropic events; manage event registrations/confirmations/donor correspondence/invoices; develop/maintain event/campaign collateral; maintain/organize collateral digital/hard copy files; prepare/present data reports.

• Bachelor’s degree (or in pursuit of degree) in Business, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field
• Or 2+ years’ experience performing administrative/coordinator duties, database management, fundraising support in lieu of degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products and ability to learn and adapt to changing technology utilized in role
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient skills in writing content and correspondence for a variety of stakeholders and platforms in appropriate tone and messaging
• General knowledge and skill in utilizing social media outlets

As a full-time member of the CHN team, you will also receive training, health, vision, and dental, paid time off, 401(k), and an opportunity to work in an organization with an entrepreneurial spirit at heart. We care about the growth and development of our people and those we serve.

EEO and Diversity Statement

Community Housing Network (CHN) champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in all practices. This vision guides our recruitment and hiring practices. We are devoted to building a company and community where people experience authenticity and belonging. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. Your unique background and identity are invaluable and needed here! We are stronger when the diversity of our workforce and our individual and collective experiences influence our practices. Come join us and find out what your best work could look like here at CHN!