What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Coordinator position at Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters?
SUMMARY
Within our results-only work culture that’s rooted in mission & service, the Development Coordinator provides support to the development function including volunteer recruitment, fundraising, and marketing through the fostering meaningful relationships with teammates, donors, volunteer applicants, partner NPOs, and third-party vendors. Successful work is directly measurable through goal attainment, fundraising, and volunteer recruitment.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Job Title: Development Coordinator
Location: Lawrence, KS
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Bachelors preferred
Starting Salary: $43,000 - $45,000 DOQ
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
All KSBBBS staff members have the following core responsibilities:
- Never hide your brilliant ideas.
- Foster teamwork at every opportunity.
- Lead with the why.
- Join discussions.
- Get caught trying.
- Seek solutions through your team.
- Be candid—direct is kind.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the development team and assist with work related to individual, corporate, and special event related fundraising and recruitment efforts.
- Support the development team’s work to cultivate donors, raise funds, and plan and execute fundraising and recruitment special events.
- Assist with tracking and evaluating results from development work and projects.
- Provide weekly and monthly progress reports for fundraising and special events.
- Maintain ongoing communication with program staff to develop inspiring match stories and information on waiting Littles for presentations and social media.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- HS Diploma Required; college experience or degree preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License and Auto Insurance required.
- Experience in recruiting, fundraising, or sales is required.
- Persuasive written and verbal communication abilities.
- Motivated and self-driven to meet goals.
- Excellent public speaking skills and ability to facilitate presentations.
- Developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse populations.
- Ability to collect data and use data analysis to identify solutions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Time management and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and database programs
COMPETENCIES
- Is receptive to direction, feedback, and guidance
- Shares own needs, wants, and perspectives in a positive way
- Appreciates and values individual differences
- Shows engaged and active listening so that others feel heard and understood
- Seeks collaboration by encouraging others’ ideas and input
- Takes initiative to find out what is expected and receive feedback
- Delegates appropriately and lets people do their work
- Uses personal mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow
- Flexible problem-solver and adapts approach to be most effective
- Follows and encourages others to follow policies, procedures, and behavior norms
- Follows through with goals and commitments
- Focuses on own job responsibilities instead of what others are or are not doing
- Maintains healthy boundaries and does not participate in negative talk
- Is willing to cross-train and cover for others as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The environmental conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Results-only work environment with work quantified by goal documentation
- Routine and flexible office environment with the ability to work away from the office and beyond regular work schedules when needed to complete the work.
- Moderate independent travel.
The primary focus of the job is to be determined between supervisor and employee based on the needs and size of the supporting organization. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and required skills. KSBBBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on gender, age, income, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or marital/family status. We do, however, openly heckle individuals that choose tea over coffee or cats over dogs.
SPECIFIC TEAM/LOCATION/INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTPUTS
( x ) Work with Area Director to develop fundraising strategy
( x ) Plan and execute fundraising events
( x ) Work with businesses to develop and execute business fundraisers
( x ) Develop network of donors for corporate sponsorships and individual giving
( x ) Work with Area Director to implement monthly giving and planned giving strategies
( x ) Help identify local grant opportunities
( x ) Identify and create additional fundraising opportunities, i.e. raffles, merchandise sales, etc.
( x ) Input and maintain accurate and up-to-date records in volunteer and/or donor database system(s)
( x ) Develop & maintain lists of potential volunteers for events and manage event scheduling, as needed
( x ) Develop and deliver marketing materials under the guidance of the KSBBBS Marketing Director
( x ) Manage local social media platforms and content
( x ) Focused work, assignment, and specialization in volunteer recruitment
Salary : $43,000 - $45,000