Development Assistant

Job overview

The Development Assistant role is onsite in Jacksonville, FL, with compensation of $41,320 per year. The position supports ElderSource’s Development function and the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, helping keep development activities organized, accurate, and timely. The assistant coordinates administrative, operational, meeting, reporting, and donor-record work that enables fundraising and partnership activities to move forward. The role supports leadership, donors, sponsors, committee members, and internal teams through careful documentation, communication, and follow-up.

What you'll do

• Coordinate calendars, meetings, appointments, deadlines, and development activities
• prepare agendas, correspondence, reports, dashboards, presentations, and spreadsheets
• communicate with leaders, board and committee members, donors, sponsors, and partners
• maintain donor, prospect, sponsor, and partner records
• process and document charitable gifts and acknowledgements
• update donor relationship management records
• support fundraising campaigns, sponsorship initiatives, donor engagement, and events
• prepare activity reports
• coordinate Development Committee meetings and minutes
• maintain organized records
• coordinate with Finance, Communications, and other departments
• use Microsoft 365 and approved AI tools with appropriate review and confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

development assistant

full-time

onsite

jacksonville fl

eldersource

$41,320/year

fundraising support

donor records

microsoft 365

crm

meeting coordination

donor communications

administrative support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

An associate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience is preferred, as is two or more years of relevant experience. DonorPerfect experience is a plus; the role has no supervisory responsibilities.

About the employer

Northeast Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Business Associations. Sector: 81.