Development and Communications Coordinator

Description

The Development and Communications Coordinator is a key member of the Development Team and supports the administration of donor tracking and gift processing in pursuit of the Development Team’s goals of raising contributed income.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Record and maintain all aspects of fundraising activities in the Salesforce database, including, but not limited to:

  • Daily data entry of gifts and memberships

  • Regular updates to donor and prospective donor contact information

  • Collaborate with finance team to reconcile fundraising income

  • Record grant submission and reporting deadlines

  • Assist in maintaining moves management and Salesforce opportunities

• Create, print, mail, and track acknowledgment letters, receipts, renewal notices, and pledge reminders

• Coordinate mail campaigns (printing, packaging, mailing proposals, reports, invitations)

• Assist with development team administrative functions

• Coordinate meeting preparation for senior development staff

• Ensure timely filing of correspondence

• Manage proper storage of department files (hard copy and electronic)

• Perform other assigned duties

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal) — a writing assessment will be conducted during the interview process

• A cover letter must be submitted with application

• Extreme attention to detail and high work accuracy

• Salesforce software experience preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service commitment

• Demonstrates integrity and personal accountability

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Essential Functions:

While preforming the duties of this position, the employee will be required regularly to:

• Sit for an extended period of time while using a computer

• Communicate by telephone

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will occasionally be required to:

• Stand, walk, and climb stairs for extended periods of time during fundraising functions

• Lift/move light boxes up to 20 lbs

• Set up and take down event furniture

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.