SCHOOL PROFILE

The SEED School of Maryland is a statewide, public, college-preparatory boarding school that opened in August 2008. SEED MD presents underserved students from across the state with an extraordinary opportunity to receive a tuition-free education that prepares them for success in college and beyond. The school currently enrolls 400 boys and girls in grades six through twelve. The Maryland General Assembly passed legislation to establish the School, which receives state and local funds. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) oversees the School and holds it accountable to state and federal standards for teaching and learning.

The SEED School of Maryland combines a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum with life skills and enrichment activities to provide students with a thoughtfully balanced learning and living experience. Students and their families commit to a seven-year educational program that offers small class sizes, high quality teaching and learning experiences, mentoring, community service, and extracurricular activities such as sports and arts. The School is part of a network of SEED schools in Washington D.C., Miami, and Los Angeles, and overseen by the SEED Foundation.builds on the success of The SEED School of Washington, D.C., which was founded in 1998. Ninety-five percent of SEED D.C. graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges and universities.

SUMMARY

The Development Coordinator is responsible for all administrative aspects of development and public relations activities. She/he plays an important role by providing administrative support to the Development Office and participating in all fundraising activities including donor and public relations, direct mail appeals, and special events.

This position reports to the Director of Development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters and other correspondence

Maintain foundation, corporation and individual donor files

Create monthly biweekly fundraising reports and other database reports as needed

Continually update and correct database records and Mailchimp records.

Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate foundation and individual donors prior to tours and events

Coordinate productions and mailing of spring and year-end appeal letters, as well as annual report mailings

Track tax credit donations in the database and keep a file for each tax credit donor

Send appropriate documentation to process credits to donors

Answer donor questions regarding tax credit programs

Maintain guest lists, gather and prepare registration materials, track costs, sponsorships, ticket sales, and other duties as assigned for fund-raising events

Handle all administrative details associated with Development Committee meetings (i.e. prepare and distribute notices, agendas, minutes, etc.)

Prepare media materials for distribution. (i.e. copying, filing, mailing, e-mailing)

Assemble media and donor kits for events and meetings

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development

Faculty and staff giving campaign

Draft direct mail fall and spring appeals

Provide development updates for Facebook, twitter and website

Act as liaison between Development Director and student ambassadors for events and tours

Explore giving campaigns and grassroots giving opportunities

Prepare purchase orders for vendors

Track SEED MD scholarship recipients

POSSIBLE PERFORMANCE MEASURE

Number of donations processed and acknowledged within 24 to 48 hours

Success in maintaining accuracy of database records

Accuracy of fundraising reports

Success in coordinating the production of direct mail appeals

Success in maintaining donor hard copydigital files

Success in executing fundraising events

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

A commitment to SEED MD’s mission and the belief that with the right resources any child can attend college and achieve his or her dreams.

An ability to build a strong, positive school culture based on the SEED core values

High energy-level, firm commitment and demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work.

Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Ability to organize and prioritize work

Ability to work independently with little supervision

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university is required and at least one year experience working in a nonprofit setting or fundraising preferred or associate’s degree with at least 3 years’ experience working in a nonprofit setting and/or fundraising.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.

Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint required. Experience with Blackbaud’s Raisers Edge database management preferred.

Internet savvy and skilled with computer technology, in order to organize and effectively maintain records and ongoing communications.

The SEED School of Maryland is committed to the letter and spirit of equality. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin in hiring and employment, nor in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and other programs.