Overview
Development Associate Jobs in Augusta, GA at Golden Harvest Food Bank
About Us & Our Mission: The mission of Golden Harvest Food Bank is to transform lives by feeding our hungry neighbors today and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow. We exist simply because people in our community struggle with meeting a basic human need – having enough to eat. Founded in 1982, Golden Harvest Food Bank works to create a safety net of partner agencies, programs, and direct services to meet the needs of our neighbors who struggle with hunger across our 25-county service area. With a network of over 350 partner agencies and programs, we can get nutritious meals directly into the hands of those in need within their communities.
Our Values:
Faith: Our Christian faith motivates us to live out Jesus’ teachings, feeding the hungry in our communities and uniting with people of every creed in a movement of compassion, service, and positive change.
Health: We prioritize the well-being of each person, aiming to offer safe, nourishing food to those we serve, recognizing that healthy lives depend on healthy food, environments, and communities, as part of our efforts to break the cycle of poverty and hunger.
Service: With kindness, openness, and joyful generosity, we address the unique needs of everyone without judgment, fostering a spirit of compassion and sensitivity. We listen to the story and needs of each person so that they know they are seen, heard and valued in a world where they may often feel invisible.
People: Respecting the inherent worth and dignity of every person, we approach all with justice, equity, and understanding, honoring the lives, ideas, and concerns of those we serve, valuing donors’ gifts, and cherishing volunteers while ensuring positive and impactful experiences in support of our cause.
Community: Collaborating with individual community members, partner agencies, businesses, and local government, we strive to change our community through openness, cooperation, and transparency, united by our shared mission of feeding the hungry.
Reasons to work at Golden Harvest
It’s more than a job, it’s a mission.
Faith-based organization
Competitive wages and benefits
Paid time off & flextime
Twenty paid holidays
Making an enormous difference
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Job Summary
The Development Associate plays a critical role in supporting the Development team and the President & CEO by assisting with fundraising initiatives and coordinating major events as well as donor database support. A strong passion for feeding the hungry and dedication to our mission advancement is necessary.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for drafting correspondence, managing team calendars, organizing meetings, note taking and external phone communications
Maintains a strong follow-up plan for outstanding tasks and deliverables
Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned to advance fundraising goals
Helps to identify prospective major donors through research and analytics
Gives food bank tours and presentations to various internal and external groups
Builds meaningful relationships with donors alongside the Development team
Assists in developing and executing donor cultivation and stewardship plans to engage and retain our donor base
Coordinates thank-you letters, impact reports, and other communications to ensure consistent and meaningful outreach
Serves as the point of contact and project manager for our annual campaign, It’s Spooky to be Hungry, recruiting and training neighborhood captains in collaboration with Development team
Collaborates with Development and Marketing for all fundraising events to include Benefactor’s Dinner, Legal Food Frenzy, Accounting Food Fight and Volunteer Appreciation
Supports the CEO and Development team in cultivating relationships with current and prospective donors by maintaining an up-to-date and accurate donor database
Coordinates event logistics to include invitations, RSVPs, communications and meetings
Responsible for post-event reporting to analyze successes, challenges and best practices
Attends events, conferences, work-related engagement occasionally outside of normal hours
Supervisory Responsibilities
There are no supervisory responsibilities
May lead and direct volunteers, groups, or community partners
Skills & Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate teamwork, commitment, confidentiality, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills. This position requires great attention to detail, time management, critical thinking, and ability to prioritize. Must be results driven with a focus on budget accountability. The Development Assistant possesses a strong interest in event planning and ability to interact with personnel and the public at all levels.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MS Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook Mail; daily usage of Excel
Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
Must be professional, adaptable, flexible, and able to exhibit strong organizational, communication skills (verbal, written, and phone etiquette)
Attention to detail and demonstration of organizational and time management skills
Ability to work as a team and individually
Proficiency in Constant Contact and Canva
Strong work ethic, diversity, and professionalism
The ability to multitask successfully in a fast-paced environment is required
Proficiency in donor database management
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Education and/or Experience
Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Associate’s degree in business, marketing, hospitality, and public relations preferred
1-2 years’ experience in nonprofit development, fundraising sales and/or administrative support
Event coordination experience required
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Must have a valid driver’s license
Title: Development Associate
Company: Golden Harvest Food Bank
Location: Augusta, GA
