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Advancement Assistant

2/4/2026

The Advancement Assistant will serve as the organizational hub for the team, ensuring everyone stays organized and on track while creating a best-in-class donor experience through prompt follow-up, thank you letters, and welcome packets. This role involves building strong relationships with donors, responding to their requests, and maintaining crucial and confidential donor data using Salesforce.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Across Idaho, our dedicated team helps vulnerable youth and families turn the pain and despair of childhood trauma into hope, healing, and resilience. As part of Idaho Youth Ranch, you’ll be on the front lines of change, providing services like residential care, emergency shelter, job readiness training, and outpatient therapies that help youth build brighter futures. Since 1953, we’ve been a lifeline for Idaho’s youth, fueled by the passion of our people, the support of generous community members, and our network of thrift stores. When you join Idaho Youth Ranch, you’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team that’s making a tangible difference. Here, no child is ever turned away due to financial hardship. At Idaho Youth Ranch, you can expect: The opportunity to change lives every single day. A supportive, compassionate work environment that values your contributions. Competitive benefits, including affordable healthcare, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and student loan forgiveness. Join us in a career that’s about more than just a paycheck—it’s about changing lives for the better. Learn more about how you can be part of our mission at www.youthranch.org.
About the Role

Description

Are you ready to join an energetic passionate team as we partner with our donors to provide healing & hope to Idaho’s most vulnerable kids? As an Advancement Assistant you are a crucial member of our advancement team. Are you detailed oriented leader with exceptional communication skills? Do you love to work with others to make a difference in the world around you? Do you have a natural curiosity and commitment to make a difference? Then we need to talk!


The Idaho Youth Ranch Advancement team is seeking an amazing new teammate to join us. We are looking for someone with a passion for kids, an eye for detail, a commitment to relationship building, and a willingness to jump in and get the job done. 


As our Advancement Assistant some of the many things you will do include (see the job description for more):

  • Be the hub for our team, keeping us organized, working together and on track.
  • Create a best-in-class donor experience through donation follow-up including prompt thank you letters & receipts, thank you notes and new donor welcome packets.
  • Build strong relationships with existing donors & prospective donors, responding to their requests efficiently and updating them about how their support is making a huge impact on kids’ lives. 
  • Be the face and voice of the Advancement Dept; greeting guests, routing calls and maintaining crucial and confidential donor data(using Salesforce)


So, who are we? Idaho Youth Ranch is one of the oldest non-profit agencies in the state of Idaho. Our mission:

We unite for Idaho’s youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.


Why unite with us?  Because we are better together! Our team members enjoy a workplace where Relationships are the foundation, where we are all Committed to the same mission, where Growth is always possible, where we are treated with and show Compassion, where trust guides us to Transparency, and above all, where Joy sustains us.


What do we offer? In addition to contributing to our awesome mission, working at IYR has many advantages! Full time employees are eligible for affordable medical and dental care, other voluntary benefits offerings. All employees are eligible for a 401(k) match, paid time off, an employee discount on purchases at our thrift stores, and working in a caring and compassionate environment just to name a few.


Must Haves:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent 
  • 2+ years experience in providing administrative support, preferably in a nonprofit setting
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent record keeping and associated software skills (i.e. Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and CRM databases
  • High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information


Preferred:

  • Associates or Bachelor degree
  • Experience in Salesforce CRM


As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, the Idaho Youth Ranch is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program. The PLSF offers student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific conditions. Speak with your loan provider for more information.


This position is located in Idaho and candidates must be within a reasonable distance to our location


The Idaho Youth Ranch is an equal opportunity employer. 

Key Skills
Detail OrientedCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingOrganizationTime ManagementRecord KeepingDiscretionProfessionalismDonor ExperienceData Management
Categories
Social ServicesAdministrative
Benefits
Medical CareDental CareVoluntary Benefits Offerings401(k) MatchPaid Time OffEmployee Discount
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