Development Assistant

Summary of Position:

The Development Assistant is responsible for implementing and monitoring a successful membership communications program, including informing and executing an annual physical and electronic development communications plan. The Development Assistant coordinates development activities that include membership mailings and emails/digital communications, represents ICL at special events, gathers and interprets data and analytics on members, and makes gratitude calls. The Development Assistant also helps identify prospects for possible higher gift amounts based on member history and research using ICL’s available technology. The Development Assistant is supervised by ICL’s Development Director.

Supervisor: Development Director

Salary: $46,500

Classification: Full-time exempt

Location: Boise, Idaho

Responsibilities

• Membership Acquisition and Retention (70%):  
  • Implement annual development communications calendar, including drafting all physical and electronic mailings such as renewals, appeals, ED updates and prospects, and coordinating monthly variable data direct mail campaigns.
  • Support the Development Associate in growing the monthly giving program in both member numbers and program revenue.
  • Make donor gratitude calls.
  • Work with the engagement team to plan timely follow up after events with various opportunities to stay involved in ICL’s work. 
  • Work with the engagement team on cross-department events.
  • Coordinate with development, communications, and engagement teams for creative, member-focused messaging and a multi-channel approach.
  • Coordinate communications for annual fundraising campaigns and initiatives, including Idaho Gives, Wild Idaho!, annual member drive, Giving Tuesday, and year end.
  • Manage development volunteer systems: maintain data on volunteer engagement, establish intake systems, provide relevant info to the development team when volunteer support is needed.
• Data Entry and Analysis (25%): 
  • Use Salesforce for data analysis and data mining.
  • Prepare member information and statistics for reporting to staff and board. 
  • Work with the Development Data Specialist to analyze performance of development communications.
  • Assist Development team with membership/donor segmentation based on interest level and deliver specific communications to deepen relationships
  • Work with Development Team to analyze member and door potential for increase gifts
  • Manage departmental and cross-departmental projects in Asana.

• Other Tasks (5%)
  • Participate in ICL meetings, retreats, etc. as needed and complete all required paperwork (timesheets, work plans, etc). 
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on attention-to-detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects without compromising quality or deadlines.
• Experience with data management, including reporting, benchmarking and data analysis.
• Understanding of standard nonprofit fundraising and development practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team, while also showing strong self-initiative.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Receptive to learning and utilizing new and changing technologies and systems.
• Dedication to ICL’s mission of protecting Idaho’s environment.
• Commitment to ICL’s DEIJ plan and a desire and ability to work with diverse populations.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Salesforce/CRM experience
• Google Workspace
• Asana project management

Compensation and Benefits:
This position is full-time and located in Boise, Idaho. Idaho Conservation League offers a comprehensive wage and benefits package, generous benefits—paid health, dental, and vision insurance, and a Simple IRA with a 3% match. Salary for this position is $46,500+, depending on experience. The Idaho Conservation League’s programs and employment are open to all. ICL does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or ability. Idaho Conservation League is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal and Idaho employment laws.

Application Process

Applicants should send over a cover letter, resume and a reference to  [email protected] with DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and we will be reviewing applications every two weeks. The first review period will be the week of April 30, 2024.

About ICL:

Founded in 1973, the Idaho Conservation League is Idaho’s oldest and largest state-based, non-profit conservation organization. We are a membership organization with members and supporters across Idaho; a Board of Directors with statewide geographic representation; offices in Boise, Ketchum, McCall and Sandpoint; employing 30 staff. ICL’s mission is to create a conservation community and pragmatic, enduring solutions that protect and restore the air you breathe, the water you drink, and the land and wildlife you love. Our vision is an Idaho where public lands remain public and are well managed, air is clean, lakes and rivers are healthy, fish and wildlife thrive, and a prosperous, sustainable future exists for all Idahoans. ICL is committed to doing conservation work in an equitable and just way. Clean water, clean air, public lands, and abundant fish and wildlife should be accessible to everyone. ICL is committed to a long-term goal of broadening our work to better serve the diversity of people our work connects to, particularly those populations with traditionally underrepresented voices or marginalized communities.