Join the LOLA Team!!!

Role: Development Assistant 

Pay: Commensurate with candidate’s experience and LOLA’s budget

Application Deadline: April 11th, 2025

Do you have a strong passion for LOLA’s mission and a deep familiarity with the organization’s programs and objectives? Are you looking for an opportunity to amplify your impact? Do you have a knack for building relationships and securing resources to drive change? Are you ready to use your research, communication, and organizational skills to support a global movement for women’s empowerment? The Ladies of Liberty Alliance (LOLA) is seeking a Development Intern to assist with fundraising, donor outreach, and grant research, helping to grow our network and sustain our mission.

Position Summary

The Development Assistant will support LOLA’s fundraising efforts by conducting donor research, managing outreach, and assisting with donor communications. This role requires strong organizational skills, persistence, and a willingness to learn. The intern will work closely with LOLA’s Director of Development to ensure consistent messaging and branding in donor engagement.

Job Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Research:

• Conduct thorough research to identify potential donors, foundations, and grant opportunities.
• Maintain and update donor databases using Microsoft Excel & Salesforce, ensuring accuracy and organization.
• Track and record every incoming donation through Salesforce.
• Assist in drafting donor outreach emails and funding proposals.
• Analyze donor trends and provide insights to improve fundraising efforts.

Collaboration & Cross-Team Engagement:

• Work closely with LOLA’s departments, particularly the Communications and Digital Marketing team, to ensure cohesive messaging and outreach efforts.
• Maintain the same communication, email, visual, and graphic design standards as the rest of the LOLA team.
• Engage actively with LOLA staff, building relationships and maintaining open communication to support organizational goals.
• Ensure this role is integrated into the LOLA team’s workflow and not operating independently.

Administrative & Organizational Support:

• Organize and track fundraising activities using Excel spreadsheets, Salesforce, and other project management tools.
• Support the preparation of fundraising reports and presentations.
• Manage donor communications, ensuring timely follow-ups and engagement.
• Keep meticulous records of all outreach efforts, tracking progress and responses.

Resilience & Adaptability:

• Embrace the reality that fundraising involves persistence, handling more rejections than successes with a positive attitude.
• Stay motivated and proactive, constantly looking for creative ways to engage potential donors.
• Learn from setbacks and adjust approaches accordingly to improve future fundraising efforts.

Curiosity & Learning:

• Take initiative in understanding LOLA’s mission, programs, and impact to effectively communicate with potential donors.
• Stay updated on trends in nonprofit fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
• Actively seek feedback and learning opportunities to enhance fundraising skills.

Other Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance with additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support organizational goals

Required Qualifications

• Strong research and writing skills, with the ability to craft compelling grant proposals, donor communications, and fundraising materials.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Salesforce and other fundraising tools.

• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development is a plus but not required.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• A Proactive Researcher who can identify potential donors, grants, and funding opportunities to support LOLA’s mission.

• A Detail-Oriented Writer who can create persuasive, well-structured proposals and reports.

• A Strategic Thinker who understands how to align development efforts with LOLA’s long-term goals.

• A Relationship Builder who is comfortable engaging with donors and supporters professionally and persuasively.

• A Highly Organized Individual who can manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.

• A Mission-Driven Collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced, nonprofit environment.

• A Reliable Professional who ensures availability during 9–5 PM ET hours and can adapt to occasional priority deadlines.

What you need to bring

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and CRM or donor management tools like Salesforce. Familiarity with grant databases, fundraising platforms, or basic design tools is beneficial.
• Research and Writing Expertise: Ability to conduct donor and grant research, draft compelling proposals, and create persuasive fundraising materials.
• Data-Driven Insight: Comfortable analyzing donor trends, fundraising metrics, and engagement data to improve development strategies.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to pivot priorities while maintaining focus on fundraising and development goals in a fast-paced environment.
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This role is ideal for a highly organized and responsive individual motivated by LOLA’s mission to empower women through liberty. We will prioritize candidates who are active leaders or are deeply passionate about LOLA’s mission for this role