Development Assistant

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community -- breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. We provide resources and guidance that makes it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment -- we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes.

Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. Always, we are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it.

This is an opportunity to join a strong Chapter team and work closely with the development team, local leadership, regional teams, and an outstanding group of volunteers to increase the reach and impact of the Chapter.

The Development Assistant helps to organize, coordinate, implement, and expand a variety of the Chapter’s development activities that build and strengthen links to potential and existing volunteers and donors and that grow the Chapter’s revenue through corporate, individual, volunteer, and other community involvement. This position also supports chapter fundraising events, as well as marketing and communications efforts, including social media, website, and email marketing as needed.

This is a hybrid position is based out of the Southern Florida Naples office with the option for some remote work weekly.

Responsibilities:

• Supports and maintains the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF).

Understands the strategic direction and purpose of the organization and supports the Chapter’s fundraising strategies and business needs.

• Provide general administrative support to Executive Director and other chapter staff as needed.

• Assists in the functioning of the Chapter’s daily operations, projects, and tasks.

• Oversees diverse administrative duties for the Chapter including providing administrative support for fundraising activities, which includes managing fundraising events and donor prospects, supporting solicitations, tracking and acknowledging donations, and preparing information needed for meetings.

• Ensures timely and accurate daily usage of CRM to document activities with donors and volunteers.

• Assists with volunteer recruitment, assignment, and management as needed.

• Provides support for event social media, websites and marketing email system as needed.

• Assists Chapter leadership in preparation of board meetings and board correspondence.

• Certifies accurate recording of information in database, file system, and/or records. Creates, updates, and revises as needed.

• Manage chapter Outlook calendar and inbox and maintain supply inventory for office and chapter events.

• Ensures personal accountability for meeting deadlines and responding to volunteers and other department requests.

• Keeps steady communication between team members and committee leaders.

• Maintains a good understanding of Breakthrough T1D’s mission and research cure therapeutics.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of work experience (administrative or relevant business/volunteer) preferred.

• Fundraising and event experience preferred

• Must be a self-starter while also being collaborative and an amazing team player.

• Proficiency Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and office equipment.

• Familiarity with databases (Salesforce, Convio and Greater Giving) preferred.

• Knowledge of administrative procedures, such as coordination of people and resources, planning, and resource allocation, as well as ability to develop presentations, reports, and business correspondence, manage files and records, and coordinate other office procedures.

• Ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers and demonstrate an ‘all hands-on deck’ demeanor.

• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Active listening, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Effectively multi-task, establish priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment. Highly efficient in time management and can meet deadlines under pressure. Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.

• College degre