Development Assistant

Overview

Organization: Professional Child Development Associates (PCDA)

Position Type: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M.

-5 P.M.

Pay Rate: $27.88-$30.76 per hour

Work location: On-site or hybrid, with the ability to work remotely some days per mutual agreement, following completion of on-site training

Reports to: Development Manager

PCDA’s mission is to create a community that builds on strengths and relationships to prepare young people with Autism and developmental disabilities for a future in which they are empowered, fulfilled, and feel the security of belonging.

For nearly 30 years, PCDA has been a trusted part of the Pasadena community, supporting children and their families through relationship-based, interdisciplinary services. Our work centers on partnering with families, honoring individual differences, and helping children build skills for participation, connection, and growth across home, school, and community settings.

PCDA works closely with children, parents, caregivers, clinicians, and community partners to create environments where young people are supported not only in developing skills, but in feeling understood, valued, and connected. Our approach reflects a belief that strong relationships and inclusive communities are essential to meaningful outcomes.

PCDA is a collaborative, values-driven organization where relationships matter. Our team works closely across disciplines, centers learning and reflection, and is deeply connected to the community we serve.

This role is well-suited for someone early in their development career who is eager to learn, build practical skills, and contribute to meaningful work. You will gain hands-on experience in fundraising, communications, and community engagement while working alongside experienced nonprofit professionals and seeing the real-world impact of your efforts.

PCDA is committed to building a workplace where staff feel respected, supported, and encouraged to grow.

The Development Assistant supports PCDA’s fundraising, donor engagement, community connections, and outreach efforts. Reporting to the Development Manager, this role works collaboratively with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Board Development Committee, and colleagues across clinical departments to strengthen PCDA’s relationships within the broader community.

This position plays an important role in helping PCDA share its story, steward donor relationships, support community-building events, and maintain strong systems that support fundraising and engagement. The Development Assistant helps highlight PCDA’s unique strengths and impact in ways that feel warm, authentic, and aligned with PCDA’s mission and values.

• Support the planning and coordination of community-building events for clients, client families, staff, board members, donors, and community partners.
• Assist with event logistics including timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, materials preparation, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure events are welcoming, inclusive, and aligned with PCDA’s mission and values.
• Support a range of event types, including donor stewardship gatherings, community outreach and celebrations, staff appreciation events, board activities, and other engagement opportunities as PCDA’s needs evolve.

• Support the creation and distribution of monthly newsletters and other communications for donors, families, and community stakeholders.
• Assist with quarterly updates for major donors and supporters.
• Help manage and update PCDA’s website and social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Linked In.
• Assist with annual appeals, annual reports, marketing materials, and press releases that highlight PCDA’s programs, people, and impact.
• Coordinate photography and visual assets for events, programs, and stewardship materials.
• Draft letters, emails, and other correspondence to donors, volunteers, and community partners.

• Maintain accurate records of donations, donor engagement, and grant activity using Donor Perfect, Excel, and related…