Development Coordinator - Fargo-Moorhead

ABOUT JEREMIAH PROGRAM 

Jeremiah Program (JP) is a nonprofit organization helping single mothers invest in themselves so they can thrive and take steps towards economic mobility by partnering with them to access higher education, affordable childcare, housing, skills training and career development. JP envisions a world where poverty is no longer feminized; where race is not divorced from gender; where career and financial opportunities are not gentrified; and where women who experience poverty not only hold a seat at the table but hold the mic and curate the agenda.

Jeremiah Program offers one of the nation’s most successful strategies for disrupting poverty, two generations at a time. At JP, we believe that no mother should have to make the untenable choice between investing in herself or supporting her children. Our holistic approach invites single mothers into the leadership tent and encourages families to bring all of their identities to bear in achieving their goals in pursuit of economic mobility.

Founded in 1993, this year JP is supporting over 2,000 moms and kids across nine residential and non-residential campuses: Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Brooklyn, Fargo, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Rochester.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Fargo-Moorhead campus Annual Fund and fundraising efforts. They are an invaluable member of the development team shepherding the work related to special events and development volunteers while reflecting the Jeremiah mission, and encompassing the values, vision, and purpose of the program. This is a full time on-site position and reports to the Director of Development.

The ideal applicant will possess a deep commitment to and understanding of current education, early childhood, housing, and all social justice issues intersecting with poverty. They should have prior experience working within a structured and effective development department and bring an entrepreneurial approach both to their career path and development work. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Outreach & Partnerships

• In collaboration with the Development and Campus Support team, build presence and engagement of Jeremiah Program (JP) within the community by assisting with the following :
  • Identify partners and opportunities that align to JP’s mission and brand
  • Represent JP at community events
  • Plan and coordinate outreach presentations that will engage stakeholders and partners
  • Provide Community Tours
  • Attend key networking and professional meetings
• Coordinate communication, social media and online presence with JP’s Campus Support Team and Marketing and Communications team to build visibility within the community.
• Assist with planning and implementation of JP events that engage local donors and volunteers and raise JP’s visibility in the local community.
  • Develop creative ways to engage donors, volunteers and community through virtual platforms.

Volunteer Engagement

• Work in collaboration with the Family Services team to ensure seamless enlistment of all volunteers
• Train and report fundraising volunteer engagement in partnership with Campus Support Team
• Create a thriving experience for community volunteers that increases volunteer engagement and encourages participation, raising JP’s visibility and contributing financially to the organization.
• Collaborate with Family Services to plan formal and informal recognition activities to recognize the contributions of volunteers to the campus.
• Leverage volunteers and interns to increase organizational capacity within Fargo-Moorhead Development

In-Kind Donation Solicitation

• Build alliances with key community constituencies (corporate, education, civic) to develop on-going, effective and efficient in-kind and volunteer streams.
• Collaborate with the enterprise-wide data systems coordinator to help coordinate reports and constituent information needed for direct mail, donor records, constituent giving analysis, and other related projects as needed.
• Participate in the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of potential donors from various constituent groups, internal and external.
• Coordinate production of mailings and appeals (both electronic and print) in collaboration with the National Jeremiah Marketing and Communications team.

General Development Support

• Lead implementation of organization’s signature fundraising event (gala) alongside external consultants/event management.
• Assist in the planning and execution of donor cultivation, recognition, and engagement events and serve as liaison for third party fundraising
• Collaborate with Development and JP Campus Support Team members on the integration of Raiser’s Edge in initiatives and strategies.
• Maintain donor records in Raisers Edge (RE).
• Participate in Development events and Development team meetings, seminars and workshops.
• Partner with operations manager and program leaders to fulfill specific parent and student needs.
• Collaborate with the Development Director on the planning and implementation of key initiatives of the Annual Fund.

Communication

• Coordinate Fargo-Moorhead Development communication with National Jeremiah Marketing and Communications team and external communication
• Coordinate social media and online presence with support of campus intern.
• Maintain Fargo-Moorhead communications/appeal
• Ensure up-to-date information about community services and resources is available, working closely with CST on local social media and other relevant digital content.
• Other Duties as Assigned: This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the role's responsibilities, but it's important to note that duties, responsibilities, and activities may evolve with or without prior notice.