Development Assistant

Serviam Girls Academy (SGA) of Wilmington, Delaware, is an independent, faith-based, tuition-free middle school that educates girls in grades 5-8 from under-resourced families. SGA is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty through education. Serviam’s mission is to cultivate the potential of young women through a challenging, holistic education rooted in the Ursuline tradition. Serviam offers an extended day and year model, partnerships with families and community members, and support for students beyond graduation.

The Development Assistant (DA) works on-site to coordinate and assist with all aspects of fundraising events, including organizing event details and data, promoting events, day-of execution, and post-event acknowledgments and follow-up. The DA will coordinate and manage details in support of the Managing Director of Development and volunteer event planning committees. The DA will organize and maintain administrative processes to track participant engagement and facilitate communication with staff, committee members, and supporters, ensuring a successful event. The DA must function efficiently and effectively in a professional environment, exhibiting the utmost care and professionalism, especially when handling highly confidential and sensitive details. At times, the role will include evening hours and remote work.

Primary Responsibilities:

● Input and track donations, pledges, and notes in Bloomerang (payments are received via check, Paypal, Bloomerang, credit card, ACH, etc.), as well as updating payments, receipts, check requests, sponsorship logos, RSVPs, timelines, and other event specific details in the Google Tracker.

● Guides donor stewardship efforts across the Serviam Community by drafting thank-you/acknowledgment letters and requesting Gift-In-Kind Forms.

● Respond to donor questions and/or direct them appropriately to ensure effective day-to-day operations.

● Manage online silent auction app and online presence by inputting item descriptions, acquiring photos of items, collecting payments, and scheduling donation pick-ups.

● Assist with website updates.

● Work with the Managing Director of Development, the President, and the Accounting Team to request and provide donor data to track campaigns, vendor payments, financial reporting, and other purposes.

● Assist with all aspects of our annual event, Evening Under the Stars, including leading event registration, event prep, setup, day-of-event coordination, sponsor communications, payment processing, and event breakdown.

● Design compelling graphics for digital campaigns, newsletters, and fundraising materials using Canva

● Develop and execute email marketing campaigns in Constant Contact, including layout.

● Ability to work remotely and evenings when needed

● Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

● Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

* Must complete and pass criminal background check

● 3+ years of administrative support experience.

● Experience with Bloomerang donor management system.

● Experience with Canva and Constant Contact (or similar email marketing tools)

● Experience tracking, organizing, summarizing, and communicating details of a project.

● Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, energized to deliver a quality product.

● Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, smartphones, cameras, and other office equipment, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Benefits:

Serviam offers paid time off and paid holidays.

How To Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit their resume and a letter of interest to Warrie Howell at hr@serviamgirlsacademy.org.

To learn more about Serviam Girls Academy, visit www.serviamgirlsacademy.org.

Serviam Girls Academy does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person