Development Assistant (Temporary Employee)

First Book’s Mission:

• First Book is an international nonprofit organization that provides children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books.

• First Book plays a role in transforming the quality of preschool and after-school programs nationwide.

• First Book focuses on the power of the private sector on public change

About the position: (This is not a 100% remote position/ MANDATORY IN OFFICE: Tuesday & Wednesday)

First Book has an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurial individuals who share a passion for our mission, have a wide array of personal qualities and talents, and possess superior written and verbal communication skills. A good match for this position will be someone with a nonprofit heart and a corporate mindset; someone who is collaborative and independent, thrives in a fast-paced environment, is flexible, and has a sense of humor.

• Development related work: support the First Book team, providing critical support for members of the Development staff as they raise funds from and with individuals, foundations, and community volunteers in support of the organization’s goals and mission.

Projects you may work on:

• Assist with donor relations, donor communications and campaigns, and grant applications and reports.

• Work proactively with the Finance department to ensure accuracy in donation records, including assistance with reconciliations.

• Proactively contribute to problem-solving, team brainstorms, strategic and operational planning exercises.

• Support the Development team at internal interdepartmental planning, data management, and IT meetings.

• Assist with the prioritization process of Development tickets with IT department.

• Research and create detailed profiles for major donor and foundation grant prospects.

• Manage the development of standard protocols and systems management.

• Various administrative duties and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Experience with MS Suite, especially Excel 

• Interpersonal and communication skills 

• Solid organizational skills 

• Customer service experience 

• Database/platform utilization including report creation and data entry