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DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Date: February 17, 2025
Status: Fulltime, Exempt
Reports to: Reports to Development Officer with indirect reporting to Grants and Compliance Manager
Schedule of Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM, some weekend/evening hours
Possible Percentage of Work from Home: 50%
Mandated Reporter: No
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
As the only agency in San Mateo County with the sole purpose of serving those experiencing intimate partner abuse, CORA provides safety, support, and healing. CORA’s comprehensive services include a 24-hour hotline, collaboration with law enforcement, safe house options, legal services, and family-centered mental health therapy. In addition, CORA provides community education and prevention programming throughout the county. CORA is a multicultural agency committed to serving individuals regardless of age, ethnicity/race, financial status, language, sexual orientation, immigration status, class, religion, gender, gender expression, or mental or physical ability.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Development Specialist will be responsible for supporting Development efforts in the areas of foundations, gift processing, reporting, special events and marketing. The ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail and must be well-organized and aware of and committed to strict deadlines. This role will be instrumental in helping to grow foundation and individual revenue streams as well as maintaining well-run systems and processing. CORA is seeking someone who is collaborative, creative, and has a mindful approach to their work and interactions with others. Must also be able to thrive in a faced-paced and fluid environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES
Development and Special Events
- Responsible for donor gift entries
- Produce donor thank you letters that are timely and accurate
- Run donor data analysis reports, as requested
- Produce donor giving data for accounting, generated from online giving platforms
- Support the design, implementation and execution of special events
Government and Foundation Grants
- Maintain and monitor government funding administrative task tracking spreadsheets
- Compile necessary materials needed for grant and foundation reports
- Assist in foundation and grant prospects research
- Assist in report writing and, when appropriate, assist in proposal writing
Marketing and Communications
- Maintain CORA's client story bank, ensuring new stories are added and shared with the Development Team
- Collect and store photos from CORA events
- Assist with the creation and oversight of campaign pages
This position may be asked to support additional Development team activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience using donor databases, inputting data, and managing data segmentation.
- Strong writing skills to clearly articulate a compelling case for supporting CORA’s mission
- Bachelor's or Associate degree preferred
- 1-2 years’ experience in development or fundraising strongly preferred
- Valid CA Driver’s license and willing to travel for work related events
- Must be willing to be in the San Mateo city office 2-3 times a week at minimum and able to attend and support local San Mateo County donor events on site
- Bilingual in Spanish / English preferred
MANDATED REPORTER STATUS – NO
This position is not a mandated reporter.
CORA HISTORY AND OVERVIEW
CORA has provided services to survivors of intimate partner abuse since 1977. Our services include Crisis Intervention, Safe House options, long-term supportive housing, mental health counseling, and legal advocacy. CORA also leads community education initiatives to help prevent domestic violence and to foster healthier relationships. CORA is committed to a collaborative, strengths-based, and client-centered approach that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of survivors.
CORA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek diversity with respect to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other category protected by Federal, State, or other applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
All applicants are welcome. Individuals who are bilingual, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and/or survivors of domestic violence are strongly encouraged to apply. The position will remain open until filled.
