What are the responsibilities and job description for the Donor Development Specialist position at GOODWILL OF CENTRAL AND COASTAL VIRGINIA, INC?
Position Summary
To establish, coordinate and administer the solicitation and acquisition of corporate, community and school material donations. To be an ambassador to our community on behalf of our organization.
Essential Duties(Other duties within the scope of this position may be assigned.)
- Efficiently and effectively initiates the coordination, development and management of relationships with corporate partners, schools, universities and other organizations to increase material donations while providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
2. Initiates, plans, manages and executes donation events while meeting donation projections, controlling costs and operating within budgeted allocations. Works closely with the transportation department to identify and resolve issues around costs, logistics and labor as needed.
3. Performs duties as the liaison between our organization and the donating community. Works closely with marketing to ensure donation drives are communicated effectively and provides site visits and follow up with contacts.
4. Tracks all corporate, community and school donations and their estimated value. Maintains a file of donors and event results. Documents contacts with and ensures continued follow up with all potential donors.
5. Works with the Director of E-Commerce to identify and solicit the most needed and sellable items that will generate the most revenue for the agency through online sales.
6. Assists in providing our organizational message to the public. Works closely with marketing to create and provide marketing materials about our programs to our donor partners.
7. Educates Goodwill team members about the donation acquisition process to ensure team members are providing business leads which can assist in acquiring material donations. Supports agency sustainability initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The associate in this position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Education/Experience/Certificates/Security Clearance
- High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in business management or related field preferred.
- 3 Years' experience in a related field required.
- No professional certifications are required for this position.
- Valid state driver's license, insurance and satisfactory driving record are required.
- Associates in this position will be required to successfully pass both state and federal criminal background checks and sex offender check.
- Ability to operate PC, proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
?Experience in event planning/solicitation is required?. Must be able to work with minimal direct supervision.
Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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