Development Assistant

About Mission Bit

Mission Bit is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that inspires youth of color to explore the world of STEM through project-based computer science education that embraces their identities. We offer a variety of hands-on STEM education programs, including in-school and after-school coding courses, with a focus on equity, access, and community.

The role

Mission Bit is looking for a Development Assistant to support our fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys thoughtful communication, relationship-building, and the behind-the-scenes work that makes donor relationships possible — keeping records organized, tracking gifts, drafting outreach, and supporting grant processes. If you are detail-oriented, comfortable with outreach, and excited to help grow Mission Bit's community of supporters, we'd love to hear from you!

This role works closely with the CEO and Sr. Development Specialist to support day-to-day development priorities and reports directly to the CEO. The Development Assistant plays a key role in helping bring in new donors, stewarding existing supporters, and ensuring donor data and follow-up are handled with care.

This is a hybrid, part-time hourly role based in San Francisco, CA. In-person work and events are required on a case-by-case basis and based on organizational needs.

Schedule

• 15-20 hours per week
• Typically, Monday through Thursday, within the business hours of 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with occasional evenings, Fridays, and scheduled events required
• The schedule will be set collaboratively with the manager, with some flexibility. Hours may vary based on organizational needs

What you'll be doing

60% Donor outreach and cultivation

• Conduct cold and warm outreach to prospective donors, primarily via email
• Support efforts to bring in new individual and institutional donors through consistent follow-up
• Draft and send donor-facing communications, including newsletters, using templates and guidance
• Make phone calls to existing donors for stewardship and follow-up

20% Donor stewardship and communications

• Draft and send donor thank-you letters and other stewardship communications
• Support timely, thoughtful donor follow-up with strong attention to tone, accuracy, and detail
• Assist with outreach related to matching gifts and donor engagement campaigns

20% Data tracking and development operations

• Log donor interactions, outreach activity, and notes in Salesforce
• Review and track corporate giving and matching gifts (e.g., Benevity)
• Maintain organized, accurate development records and documentation

Requirements

We’d love to hear from you if you…

• Have some background in fundraising or donor engagement, whether through a nonprofit, campus organization, or student fundraising experience
• Are able to manage and update donor data accurately
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Are highly detail-oriented, organized, and consistent with follow-through
• Are comfortable with cold outreach and donor follow-up
• Are comfortable making phone calls to donors
• Enjoy working closely with leadership and collaborating with a small team
• Have values aligned with Mission Bit’s mission and commitment to equity and access

It’s not required, but it’s a nice bonus if you…

• Have experience using Salesforce or other CRMs
• Have familiarity with corporate giving or matching gift platforms

Benefits

• Accrued sick time-off

Compensation

• $27/hour

Mission Bit is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.