REPORTS TO: Development Director

TITLE: Development Coordinator

PURPOSE: The Development Coordinator works closely with the Director of Development to implement Jefferson Center’s individual, corporate and foundation fundraising efforts. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintaining donor giving information and relationship management; assisting with fundraising appeals; coordinating logistics for development events; communicating with and stewarding donors; providing support for all fundraising activities including assistance with grant research, reporting and tracking, corporate sponsorships and individual donor meetings. Candidate must be a strong multi-tasker, have outstanding communication, interpersonal, and research skills, work well under limited supervision and be extremely organized. Prior experience in a nonprofit fundraising position is preferred.

REPORTS TO: Development Director

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties

·  Monitor and provide support and tracking of Major and Planned gift donor relationships (including but not limited to individuals, foundations, and corporations)

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Maintain specialized database, including updating donor records, compiling biographical information, data entry, and pulling reports/queries

·  Conduct research on donor prospects and other acquisition strategies

·  Analyze donor giving patterns to increase donor retention, upgrading, and conversion rates

·  Oversee and provide support as needed to the finance department to assure accuracy and timeliness of standard and special handled acknowledgments, ensure that gifts are accurately recorded and thanked, ensure pledges and monthly gifts are notified and on-time

·  Communicate donation attributes to the finance department and assure accurate coding and designation

·  Assist with preparing grant proposals and reports, newsletters and annual reports

·  Prepare specialized and segmented mail lists

·  Assist with the logistics for fundraising, stewardship and cultivation events

·  Provide support for the Development and Marketing Committee

·  Other duties as assigned.

Abilities include:

·  Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing with donors, volunteers, peers, supervisors, subordinates, and board/committee members.

·  Ability to use technology with proficiency.

·  Ability to research and prioritize funding opportunities.

·  Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality.

·  Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work, while managing and meeting multiple deadlines.

·  Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

·  Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making, and to work independently, and as a team member.

·  Ability to perform duties with professionalism, relating to others in a courteous, cooperative, sensitive and congenial manner.

·  Ability to attend to the needs of the alumni body and donors enthusiastically, sensitively, and promptly.

·  Ability to coordinate with peer employees and volunteers.

·  Ability to work weekends and evenings for events as needed.

·  Requires sitting for prolonged periods of time.

·  Requires answering phones and using a personal computer.

·  Requires lifting up to 15 pounds.

Preferred

1-2 years experience in the nonprofit field, preferably in fundraising
Experience with a constituent relationship management (CRM) database such as Raiser’s Edge.

I understand the responsibilities and requirements of this position.

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