What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Coordinator position at Gateway Healthcare?
Gateway Healthcare Inc. includes three affiliates: The Autism Project (TAP) Capital City Community Center and FRIENDS WAY (FW). The development department supports their work through philanthropy efforts in the areas of annual appeals grants events and major gifts. This position is responsible for coordinating affiliates major fundraising events maintaining the consumer relationship management (CRM) systems to manage the fundraising database (Raisers Edge) and digital communications platform identifying grant opportunities developing proposals cultivating relationships with grantors and coordinating reporting requirements.
Coordinate fundraising and educational events and activities which includes scheduling and supporting event committee identification of potential sponsors marketing materials receiving and tracking fees and donations outreach to vendors and working at events (some evenings required).
Implement database policies and procedures to align with Brown University Health best practices maintenance gift entry acknowledgements list generation and tracking and producing reports as needed by the Leadership. Manage donations in Raisers Edge using its full functionality for solicitations acknowledgements and reports.
In coordination with staff Executive Director and Senior Philanthropy Officer develop an annual plan generate priorities write proposals and initiate grant execution.
Work with program staff to identify stories to develop for annual fund appeal grants marketing and communications that supports the annual marketing plan.
In collaboration with the Senior Philanthropy Officer develop policies and plan for timing stories lists printing and mailing. Follow-up response with participant lists for further cultivation and solicitation.
Maintain records of all expense activities related to specific fundraising and/or events process cash receipts and check requests for all development expenses.
Provide Board reports of fundraising activities.
Perform other duties as commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. Serve on ad hoc committees as defined by organizational priorities.
Qualification Requirements
Associate or bachelor�s degree
2-5 years of related experience
Experience with CRM systems preferably Raisers Edge
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
Necessary Special Requirements
Appreciation for the mission vision and values of TAP Friends Way and Capital City.
Exceptional skills in organization attention to detail time management multi-tasking setting priorities and problem solving.
Excellent written and oral communication and ability to build genuine relationships with all.
Self-motivated strategic thinker who learns quickly and takes initiative.
Commitment to handle private information with sensitivity and confidentiality.
Demonstrated team player with strong collaborative abilities and with clear recognition that as a small organization everyone pitches in to achieve success.
