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Position: Foundation Development Assistant
Job Summary:
Assist in developing and implementing activities for the South Ark Foundation database management, accounting, special events, social media marketing, scholarship tracking, and alumni relations. Manage daily operations of the Raiser’s Edge software for tracking contributions, alumni, and events, and support the Financial Edge software. Provide professional support to the Foundation Executive Director. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise extra help and work-study personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
I. Manage the Foundation’s Gift Management and Donor Database
· Provide support for the daily operations of the Foundation Raiser’s Edge database, tracking contributions, alumni, donors, events, and prospect information.
· Create and generate precise financial and analytical reports.
· Maintain accuracy the Raiser’s Edge database information.
· Collect alumni information database inclusion.
II. Support for Foundation Executive Director
· Handle inquiries from the college and public about Foundation activities on behalf of the Director.
· Format agendas and reports for board and committee meetings. Set up and attend meetings, and record minutes.

• Manage electronic lists, process mail outs, and track event registrations.
• Update the Foundation’s website and scholarship database.

III. Manage the Foundation Accounting and Record-Keeping Systems
· Provide support for the Foundation accounting and record-keeping systems using Financial Edge software.
· Assist with development of the annual budget and monitor throughout the year.
· Process, track, report and acknowledge gift records.
· Reconcile Raiser’s Edge information with accounting financial systems.
IV. Assist in coordinating Foundation special events and support the Director in executing the annual campaign and other fundraising activities
· Manage event logistics and timelines.
· Design marketing and publicity for all event.
V. Social Media
· Write copy and postings using software like Adobe In Design, Microsoft Publisher, and Adobe Suite to create high-quality electronic materials.
· Coordinate digital communications including mailings, fundraising communications, newsletters, and magazines.
· Develop and execute social media marketing campaigns and analyze metrics for effectiveness. Research best practices and emerging trends to boost awareness and engagement.
· Monitor social media platforms to ensure timely and accurate communication with the public.
VI. Expand the alumni program
· Model best practices from resources.
· Use social media in cultivating and growing the alumni base.
· Use the Foundation website registration link to gather alumni data and enter into Raiser’s Edge data base.
· Invite alumni to be volunteers and advocates for the college.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
· Knowledge of numerous computer programs including database and accounting software. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite required. Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and Financial Edge preferred.
· Extensive expertise in database management, imports and exports, and developing reports.
· Ability to research and analyze a variety of data, select relevant information and integrate data into meaningful reports
· Skills in areas of non-profit accounting, record-keeping systems, and marketing.
· Must possess organizational and oral/written communication skills and a professional, positive, and a service-oriented attitude.
· Ability to be proactive, take initiative, resolve problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner.
· Must be willing to be flexible with work schedule
Required Education and Experience:
Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, a two-year business or related degree.A minimum of two years practical business experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
APPLICATION PROCESS (PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO APPLY):
Applicants must complete the South Arkansas College application form available at www.southark.edu/jobs. Resumes, transcripts, and reference list may accompany, but will not replace the application.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.
The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.
The selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and must receive acceptable results. They must also provide any relevant certificates of training or licenses (if applicable), official transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), and possess a clean driving record. All new hire paperwork must be completed prior to the start date.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,016.96 per year
Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person