Development Coordinator #980

The Development Coordinator provides administrative coordination and support to the Director of Development and the Individual Giving Officer; and accomplishes tasks to further the mission of the Development office. 

Location: This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's Sylvan site. 

Essential Responsibilities: Must be able to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation

Gift Processing and Database Responsibilities

• Assist in donor database maintenance, including (but not limited to):
• Processing incoming cash gifts and pledges
• Daily gift batches and acknowledgement letters
• Maintain and update data maintenance schedule and complete special data cleanup projects
• Assist with prospect research

Donor Stewardship and Special Events

• Coordinate the donor stewardship program to ensure donors at all levels are thanked appropriately for their investment in LifeWorks NW.  Update and revise as needed.
• Coordinate logistics for Something to Talk About Breakfast and other fund development events, tours, coffees, etc. Tasks include registration, volunteers, and general event logistics. Review and modify event contracts as requested. 

General Development Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination of the annual fund program, including but not limited to end-of-year and spring mailings. 
• Produce mailings, including running labels, merging documents, and transporting materials to the mail house when necessary.
• Assist with development-specific Board committee meetings. Prepare agendas and meeting minutes and make arrangements (including refreshments) for committee and other meetings.
• Continually increase level of cultural sensitivity, awareness and competency.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relative work experience can substitute for the degree.
• At least one year experience in an office environment is preferred.
• Professional demeanor with excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Interest in/passion for LifeWorks NW mission.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, board and committee members, donors, prospects, and volunteers with varying needs and expectations.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work in an ever-changing environment
• Experience with Bloomerang or other Development CRM software strongly preferred.
• Computer proficiency required, including Microsoft Office. Knowledge of PowerPoint, graphic design, and desktop publishing a plus. Word processing, minimum 50 wpm.
• Excellent data entry, writing, grammar, proofreading, and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of image scanner, internet and e-mail.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and maintain a cooperative working relationship with others in a culturally diverse environment.
• Requires access to a car and valid driver's license.

LifeWorks NW is a private, non-profit organization providing prevention, mental health, substance use treatment, and related social services to youths, adults, and older adults in over fifteen locations throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. LifeWorks NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the lifespan.

Our core values-Recovery and Relationships, Resilience, and Results-inform the work we do. The four pillars of the strategic vision include Compassionate, Impactful Care, Holistic Health, Passionate Team, and Thriving Organization. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to successfully achieving the mission. We know that "life works" when people get the help they need and are dedicated to changing lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

www.lifeworksnw.org 

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