Development Coordinator

About the Job:

The Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting all fundraising and marketing activities that result in sustainable funding for MountainStar’s child abuse and neglect prevention work. The Development Coordinator supports the needs of the Development Department and reports to the Development Director.

Why you want to join us:

You believe that every child deserves the best start possible. You believe that parenting is hard even in the best circumstances. You care about children who have experienced trauma and want to work to support vulnerable families to succeed. You enjoy working with children in a trauma informed workplace and a therapeutic classroom environment. You are motivated to engage with families and offer resources so that families are supported in nurturing their child’s emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

About MountainStar Family Relief Nursery:

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is a local non-profit that has been in Central Oregon for 20 plus years. We are a strength-based child abuse and neglect prevention program to support families with children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. We provide high quality trauma-informed care and services for children and families experiencing high stress. Services include a therapeutic classroom emphasizing social-emotional development, home visits, parenting classes and other full wrap around services.

Our values are:

1. Caring – welcoming, trauma-informed, non-judgmental, family-focused, compassionate, honest, and fun.

2. Collaborative –engaged with clients, supporters, program partners, and communities.

3. Excellence – committed to quality programs, current research, continuous learning, and robust evaluation.

4. Inclusive – seek out and value diverse perspectives, understand and address systemic barriers equitably.

What’s in it for you:

MountainStar offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, Simple IRA Retirement Plan, vacation, sick pay, 11 paid holidays, Oregon Paid Leave, and a Short-Term Disability Plan. MountainStar offers a professional, agile workplace with its primary goal being a workplace of choice. MountainStar offers excellent leadership that works hard to align strategies with the company's mission statement, core values, empower employee's autonomy, provide trauma informed workplaces, a culture of transparency, wellness days, learning and development opportunities. MountainStar was ranked the 100 best nonprofits to work for in 2022 and 2023, based on the survey responses of MountainStar’s employees and their work experience.

About the environment:

• Wellness Days & Team Appreciation Days
• Professional growth opportunities
• Continuing Education
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Engaging, purposeful, values-based work
• Meaningful connections
• Work/life balance
• Focus on well-being & health
• Positive, supportive work culture
• Autonomous schedule

About the Role:

Data Management (30%)

• Record all donations and donor info, manage coding/processing/acknowledgements, and lead creation of donor communication.
• Maintain accurate records, follow data entry protocol, perform database maintenance.
• Analyze and strategically segment donor data, develop goal measurements, generate regular reports, and troubleshoot donor records.
• Track donors, volunteers, stakeholders, event attendees, and new member engagement.
• Maintain department calendar; identify and participate in outreach opportunities.

Development Activities (30%)

• Answer development phone and email, respond to donor inquiries and requests for assistance.
• Participate in fundraising/marketing/event strategizing, planning, and implementation.
• Assist Development Director in building relationships to secure donations (individual and business)
• Coordinate and order event materials and organization assets for presentation and distribution (handouts, brochures, displays, etc.)
• Develop and execute major gift and planned giving tracking and campaigns.
• Create an annual plan for donor recruitment, retention, and increases in annual giving.
• Provide general support for the Development Department as needed.

Communications, Events, & Outreach (30%)

• Assist with event logistics, maintain guest lists/invites, prepare materials, day-of implementation.
• Assist with identifying and soliciting in-kind donations and event sponsors.
• Update and prepare mailing lists, coordinate production and mailing of time-sensitive projects.
• Assist with website management, social media presence, online fundraising, and outreach.
• Develop email fundraising appeals, targeted communications, and small dollar campaigns.
• Represent MountainStar at community events and tabling opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Development Director and Events & Marketing Manager to ensure all communications/materials are consistent with organization-wide communication strategies.
• Assist the Events & Marketing Manager as needed.

Other (10%)

• Attend and actively participate in department meetings, monthly board meetings, and other organization-wide activities.
• Seek out and participate in organizational and professional development, build relationships through community networking.
• Manage files, schedule meetings, take meeting minutes, and prepare materials for meetings.
• Support grant writing and reporting as needed.
• Occasional travel within the region
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to offering non-judgmental help to vulnerable children and their families.
• Bachelor's Degree or relevant skills
• At least two years of successful work experience, preferably in nonprofit fundraising/marketing
• Extensive computer experience, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent communication skills, ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, tracking of various projects and deadlines.

What You’re Skilled At:

• Experience working with a donor database (preferably eTapestry)
• Experience planning and executing events.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Energetic and forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Marketing, presenting, writing/publishing website and social media content.
• Consistent attendance is essential for both the smooth operation of our programs as well as fostering a sense of stability for the children and families we serve.

Physical Demands, Background, Driving and Training Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry children up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
• Clean driving record to drive company vehicles.

Salary Range Benefits:

This is a full time, 40 hour per week, salaried position exempt from overtime. Starting salary depends on experience and qualifications: $22.21 - $24.75 per hour, wage differential if bilingual, plus benefits. Tri-County travel is required, hours are flexible and will require some evenings and weekends. To protect confidentiality at MountainStar there is a standard procedure requiring at least a 2-year separation between being a program participant and serving as a staff member or volunteer within the organization. All staff and volunteer roles are at the discretion of MountainStar. All positions at MountainStar Family Relief Nursery are contingent upon the availability of funding.

To Be Considered for this position:

Please email your resume and cover letter to hr@mtstar.org

Please tell us about how your skills, experience, training, and attitude will support your success in working across these many areas of our organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

MountainStar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.