Job Summary: The Mission Advancement Associate plays a vital role in advancing The Store’s fundraising, stewardship, and community engagement efforts. This position is ideal for someone eager to grow in nonprofit development and mission-driven work.

This individual will help ensure that every donor, volunteer, and community partner experience the excellence, warmth, and professionalism that define The Store.

Job Responsibilities/Functions:

Donor Stewardship & Engagement

• Make thank-you calls to donors, sponsors, and supporters to express appreciation and share impact.
• Assist with preparing and sending donor acknowledgment letters and stewardship materials.
• Support accurate record-keeping and data entry in the donor database.
• Help coordinate post-event follow-ups and donor communications.
• Provide exceptional customer service to donors, corporate partners, and volunteers.

Event Planning & Execution

• Assist with planning and logistics for Lunch and Learn sessions and fundraising events.
• Lead setup and coordination for Lunch and Learn events, including room preparation, food coordination, materials, and breakdown.
• Support preparation, setup, and post-event follow-up for special events.
• Work directly with event vendors, signage companies, and printing partners.
• Manage event supply lists, timelines, and logistical checklists.
• Assist with tabling events and representing The Store at community outreach opportunities.

Volunteer Communications & Community Engagement

• Support volunteer communications, including confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups.
• Support corporate volunteer coordination and engagement initiatives.
• Maintain organized volunteer materials and documentation.
• Help create welcoming experiences for volunteers and visitors.

Administrative & Team Support

• Provide general administrative support to the Mission Advancement team.
• Assist with data tracking, reporting, and maintaining organized systems.
• Support preparation of materials for tours, donor meetings, and presentations.
• Maintain strong attention to detail in all communications and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and support team success.

Qualifications:

• Provide general administrative support to the Mission Advancement team.
• Assist with data tracking, reporting, and maintaining organized systems.
• Support preparation of materials for tours, donor meetings, and presentations.
• Maintain strong attention to detail in all communications and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and support team success.

Reports to: Director of Mission Advancement

Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, onsite.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, sit, type, and view a computer screen for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs