Development Coordinator
$65,520–$73,694 year
On-siteSacramento, California, United States
Job Summary
Oversee a portfolio of mid-level donors and key development programs, including the Crisis Nursery Sustainers Circle, while meeting with donors, attending community events, and providing facility tours. Assist the Director of Philanthropy with donor outreach, securing event sponsorships, and implementing digital fundraising plans through email campaigns and social media. Conduct grant research to identify funding opportunities and support the writing and editing of corporate and foundation grant proposals. Work directly with the Director of Philanthropy to ensure department goals are met and to identify new creative fundraising opportunities for the Crisis Nursery, Residential Program, and Family Resource Centers. This role requires a valid driver's license, a Bachelor's degree, and at least three years of fund development experience.
Required Qualifications
- Valid CA driver's license
- Minimum CA insurance coverage
- At least 21 years old
- Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Service, Development, Business Administration, Sales or a similar related field
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Able to report to work on a regular and reliable basis
- Experience in fund development including grant solicitations, seeking event sponsorships and conducting donor solicitations and meetings
- Experience with public speaking, making presentations and leading meetings
- Familiarity with Blackbaud Raisers Edge NXT, Greater Giving and Online Express
- Ability to operate independently, with excellent project management skills and follow-through
- Ability to be proactive in creative problem solving
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including individual supporters, corporate donors and Board members
- Advanced level skill with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and outside of a normal work schedule as needed
- Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background process that includes passing a drug test, including marijuana
Desired Qualifications
- At least 3 years of practical experience working in the fund development and/or fundraising field in a similar capacity
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