Position: Development Assistant

Hours: Part-time, approximately 15- 20 hours per week during regular business hours. Hours may increase during peak times.

Location: 900 N. Washington St., Wilmington, DE

Reports To: Managing Director of Development

The Serviam Girls Academy (SGA) of Wilmington, Delaware, is an independent, faith-based, tuition-free

middle school that educates girls in grades 5-8 from under-resourced families. SGA is committed to

breaking the cycle of poverty through education. Serviam’s mission is to cultivate the potential of young

women through a challenging, holistic education rooted in the Ursuline tradition. Serviam offers an

extended day and year model, partnerships with families and community members, and support for

students beyond graduation.

The Development Assistant (DA) works onsite to coordinate and assist in all aspects of fundraising events,

such as organizing event details and data, event promotion, day-of execution, and after-event

acknowledgments and follow-up. The DA will coordinate and manage details in support of the Managing

Director of Development and volunteer event planning committees. The DA will organize and maintain

administrative processes that help track participant engagement and facilitate communication with staff,

committee members, and supporters to ensure a successful event. The DA must function efficiently and

effectively in a professional environment, exhibiting the utmost care and professionalism, especially when

handling highly confidential and sensitive details. At times, the role will include evening hours and remote

work.

Primary Responsibilities:

●Input and track donations, pledges, and notes in Bloomerang (payments are received via check,

Paypal, Bloomerang, credit card, ACH, etc.), as well as updating payments, receipts, check

requests, sponsorship logos, RSVPs, timelines, and other event specific details in the Google

Tracker.

● Guides donor stewardship efforts across the Serviam Community by drafting thank

you/acknowledgment letters and requesting Gift In Kind Forms.

● Respond to donor questions and/or direct them appropriately to ensure effective day-to-day

operations.

● Manage online silent auction app and online presence by inputting item descriptions, acquiring

photos of items, collecting payments, and scheduling donation pick-ups.

● Assist with website updates.

● Work with the Managing Director of Development, President, and Accounting Team to request and

provide donor data to track campaigns, vendor payments, financial reporting, and other purposes.

● Assist with all aspects of our annual events, Evening under the Stars and Pars for Stars, including

leading event registration, event prep, set-up, day-of-event coordination, sponsor communications,

payment processing, and event breakdown.

● Ability to work remotely and evenings when needed

● Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

● Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

● 3+ years of administrative support experience.

● Experience with Bloomerang donor management system.

● Experience tracking, organizing, summarizing, and communicating details of a project.

● Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, energized to deliver a quality product.

● Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices,

smartphones, cameras, and other office equipment, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Benefits: Serviam offers paid time off and paid holidays.

How To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit their resume with a letter of interest to Warrie Howell,

admin@serviamgirlsacademy.org.

To learn more about Serviam Girls Academy, visit www.serviamgirlsacademy.org.

Serviam Girls Academy does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color,

national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender

identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation,

political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.