Development Assistant

Job overview

The Development Assistant role is onsite in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The posting lists a salary of $47,500 per year. House of Hope provides residential treatment and support services for people navigating substance use disorders; this role supports fundraising and volunteer initiatives that help resource its recovery programs. The assistant supports donor and volunteer relationships, grant tracking, and development department administration. Accurate gift records, research, and clerical support help maintain the organization’s fundraising and grant pipelines.

What you'll do

• Manage gift acknowledgments and track fundholder relationships
• reconcile donations with Finance
• research grant opportunities
• maintain grant databases, deadlines, and reporting schedules
• participate in strategic planning meetings
• provide clerical and data-entry support to the development department.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

development assistant

fundraising

donor relations

volunteer relations

grant research

grant database

gift tracking

nonprofit

behavioral health

fort lauderdale fl

house of hope

$47,500 per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Simple IRA and matching
• dental, health, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• training and development
• wellness resources.

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Prior fundraising or nonprofit experience is highly preferred; a valid Florida driver’s license and reliable personal transportation are required.

About the employer

House of Hope Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.