Development Operations Specialist

Description

The Development Operations Specialist supports the fundraising, donor engagement, marketing, volunteer, community outreach, and administrative operations of The Arc of Central Alabama's Development Department.

This position works closely with the Vice President of Development to strengthen relationships with donors, volunteers, businesses, board members, and community partners while helping ensure the day-to-day operations of the Development Department run smoothly and efficiently.

The Development Operations Specialist will also provide operational and logistical support for The Arc's Board of Directors and Junior Board, helping coordinate meetings, maintain accurate records and contact information, arrange travel, and support board engagement in organizational events, conferences, advocacy initiatives, and other opportunities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, creative, computer-savvy, comfortable communicating with a variety of audiences, and willing to jump in wherever needed.

This is a hands-on position that combines development operations, donor stewardship, event support, marketing coordination, volunteer engagement, and board support.

Requirements

Development Operations & Donor Stewardship


* Assist with maintaining the organization's donor database, ensuring donor records, gifts, contact information, and interactions are entered accurately and consistently.


* Process and track donations and assist with maintaining accurate gift records.
Ensure donor acknowledgments and thank-you letters are prepared and sent in a timely manner.


* Assist with donor lists, mailing lists, reports, and other information needed for fundraising and stewardship efforts.


* Help identify opportunities for continued donor engagement and stewardship.
Maintain organized Development Department records, calendars, files, and operational systems.


* Assist the Vice President of Development with scheduling, meeting preparation, follow-up, correspondence, and other departmental needs.


* Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when working with donor and organizational information.

Board & Junior Board Operation



* Provide administrative and logistical support for meetings and activities of The Arc of Central Alabama Board of Directors and Junior Board.


* Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing meeting materials, coordinating meeting logistics, and tracking follow-up items.


* Maintain current board and Junior Board rosters, contact information, committee assignments, terms, attendance records, and other relevant information.


* Assist with onboarding new board and Junior Board members and ensuring they receive appropriate organizational information and materials.


* Coordinate board member registration, travel arrangements, lodging, itineraries, and other logistics for conferences, meetings, advocacy events, and organizational activities as needed.


* Communic...