Benefits:

Cal-Savers Retirement

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Reports To: Director of Fund Development

Mission & Vision The Achievement Institute for STEM Scholars (AISS) is committed to empowering high achieving, economically disadvantaged high school students in Orange County. Through a robust program that cultivates academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and professional readiness, AISS equips scholars to pursue STEM degrees and thrive in careers that shape the future. Our vision is to disrupt generational poverty through higher education and foster community transformation by inspiring scholars to realize their full potential.

Position Summary: The Fund Development Assistant provides administrative and data support to the fundraising team. This role supports donor relations, gift processing, data entry, and research to ensure accurate records and effective fundraising efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Enter and maintain donor and gift information in the donor database with accuracy and timeliness

Process donations, acknowledgments, and thank-you letters

Conduct donor and prospect research to support fundraising strategies

Assist with preparing donor reports, mailing lists, and fundraising materials

Support fundraising events and donor communications as needed

Maintain organized digital and paper fundraising files

Assist with tracking fundraising metrics and deadlines

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor’s degree preferred)

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Experience with donor databases or CRM systems preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

Ability to handle confidential donor information with professionalism

Preferred Skills:

Prior nonprofit or fundraising experience

Basic research skills and data analysis

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Company Website: www.aissfoundation.org

Company’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/aissfoundation

The Achievement Institute for STEM Scholars (AISS) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, marital status or sexual orientation. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.

Flexible work from home options available.