Job Title: Development Coordinator
Department: PDevelopment
Reports To: Resource Development Manager
Supervises: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: $18 per hour
SUMMARY:
The Development Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the execution of a coordinated, strategic annual development plan. The position plays a critical role in cultivating and soliciting support from individual and organizational donors and stewarding relationships with those who invest in our work. The desired candidate will work to advance AGE’s interests by proving excellent service and meaningful communications with our donors and supporters. This position collaborates with the fundraising and marketing team, program staff, and leadership on funding priorities and opportunities, acquisition identification opportunities, and donor cultivation and stewardship strategies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with the planning and execution of the organization’s fundraising campaigns and special events, including an awards event, caregiver conference, Amplify Austin, She Thrives: The Art of Aging, and other donor events during the year.
- Actively solicit in-kind donations.
- Execute a system of purposeful stewardship and cultivation efforts for annual gifts.
- Assist with the development of new strategies to increase donor attraction, retention, and moves management.
- Provide administrative support for the She Thrives event committee.
- Manage event vendor communication and contracts.
- Plan and execute effective social media strategies for all fundraising efforts and event promotion.
- Assist with the execution of effective email communication with all donors and stakeholders.
- Manage the She Thrives event website.
- Maintain the strictest confidentiality of client and donor information (must sign a confidentiality agreement).
- Represent the organization at community events and donor meetings as needed.
- Produce regular reports on activity for Resource Development Manager.
- Stay informed of fundraising trends and best practices.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Self-starter and eager to learn more in the professional development world.
- Ability to think creatively, out of the box, and strategically to create and execute plans.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent persuasive and creative writing ability and story-telling skills.
- Strong project/time management and organizational skills, and the ability to be flexible and manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
- Superb command of grammar, and extreme and careful attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate with staff to meet goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of demonstrated successful fundraising experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Must have strong admin, clerical, computer and data entry skills.
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of nonprofit development and donor-centered fundraising.
- Demonstrated knowledge of trends, processes, and ethics in nonprofit administration and management.
- Experience working in a donor management database is highly preferred.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of demonstrated fundraising experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, volunteers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; stoop, kneel, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Excellent management skills are essential.
- Must have demonstrated ability to plan, organize, staff, delegate, motivate, monitor, and achieve results.
- Communication skills, especially in public speaking and writing, are necessary.
- Working knowledge of personal computers.
- The ability to positively handle a multitude of tasks and challenges is a must.
- The ability to work n a flexible schedule that involves evening and weekend hours is necessary.
- Knowledge of accounting and budget preparation is required.
GENERAL STATEMENT:
It is understood that this document may be changed in the future in the best interest of the agency and/or the people served. Any changes will be discussed with the incumbent.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Damein Hancock at DHancock@AGEofCentralTX.org. No phone calls, please.