DONOR ENGAGEMENT ASSOCIATE
(FULL TIME/NON-EXEMPT)

JOB SUMMARY

Created from the merger of Peninsula Community Foundation and Community Foundation Silicon Valley, Silicon Valley Community Foundation brings together the complementary strengths of each parent foundation to create a greater impact than either could realize alone. The new community foundation is committed to serving as a center for philanthropy providing world-class services to donors and nonprofits and inspiring greater civic participation throughout the San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

Reporting to the scholarships officer, the donor engagement associate will assist the scholarships officer and a team of donor engagement officers to facilitate their work with scholarship applicants, committees and donors.

Salary range: $19.23 - $21.15 per hour commensurate with experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support to facilitate the community foundation’s scholarships program.
  
• Support the work of assigned donor engagement officers in their efforts to deliver responsive, effective services to donors.
  
• Interface with grants & gifts administration department to ensure top-notch student and donor services, effective and timely reports, and information flow.
  
• Maintain database records and filing systems for assigned staff.
  
• Provide support for donor engagement projects, as assigned.
  
• Draft communications, including letters, emails and reports, and manage mail projects.
  
• Take minutes and provide meeting support for assigned staff.
  
• Develop and prepare presentations, including necessary supporting documentation and information.
  
• Assist the grantmaking and the community initiatives, convening and research departments to accomplish the giving division’s goals, and work across the community foundation to support the community foundation’s goals, priorities and mission.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of at least one year of office experience strongly preferred.
  
• Computer fluency with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications; PowerPoint experience a plus.
  
• Good writing, editing and communication skills.
  
• Attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
  
• Ability to work independently, accept responsibility and follow through on assignments.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work with diverse people and in multicultural environments.
  
• Ability to adapt to new and changing situations.
  
• Ability to approach situations and challenges with a sense of humor.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and what you would bring to Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Send cover letter and resume as Word documents via email only to humanresources@siliconvalleycf.org with the position title "Donor Engagement Associate" in the email subject line. Application deadline: open until filled.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.