Development Coordinator

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Do you want to work for an organization that makes a difference in the lives of children? Can you support the development and fundraising team in Portland?

Then, we invite you to come help make a difference at SMART Reading! We seek someone to support our Development Team. The ideal candidate will be able to provide administration and coordination support for SMART fundraising events and other statewide development work.

SMART Reading is Oregon’s largest volunteer-based nonprofit literacy organization focused on the state’s youngest children. At SMART Reading, we believe that reading is the gateway to learning and opportunity for Oregon’s kids. For over 32 years, we’ve been mobilizing our statewide community to make a direct impact by connecting kids, books, and volunteers who understand that education creates a brighter future for all. Our model provides two essential ingredients for early literacy and learning success: shared reading time and access to books. Without those supports, it’s almost impossible to become an excited, confident reader, or be prepared for learning and success. By helping thousands of children build confidence, literacy skills, and a love of reading—right in our own neighborhoods—we can reduce the negative ripple effects of illiteracy and help children realize their full potential.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Provide administrative support to the statewide development team through the creation of meetings, dashboard updates, and adding new donors/updating solicitors in NXT
• Assist with donor calls and ensure any data upload requests are completed in Raiser’s Edge in a timely manner
• Partner with the data department on monthly development reports and work to streamline reporting
• Manage existing third-party fundraising and identify new partners
• Make and suggest changes to the Development intranet site, update links, etc. as requested, and keep organized
• Support Development Director with creating PACCRs, event registrations, and other department needs
• Support gift processing as needed
• Provide administrative support to the statewide development team and Communications department on administrative aspects of events
• Work closely with Database Manager to oversee management of tracking and acknowledgement of event-related revenue
• Provide administrative support and management with related software products including Greater Giving and Give Lively
• Set up pages for online fundraising events (i.e. virtual book drives/campaigns) and provide support to participants and Development Officers through campaign management and follow-up (such as sending emails and creating tracking documents)
• Coordinate and manage information from sponsors (i.e. logos)
• Assist with obtaining raffle licenses, insurance, and permits and gift certificate procurement as needed
• Accept onsite book donations
• Greet corporate and book bank volunteers and discuss giving/donation options with them
• Staff and manage SMART’s Associate Board/Board Members as part of a team working with these groups
• Support Communications Director with fundraising communications, including project management, newsletters, annual reports, social media announcements, website, and other department needs

If this is you, please apply:

• Personal character which guides the ethical practice of development work
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills
• High degree of personal accountability
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Strong project/campaign management skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google products; experience with Raiser’s Edge, Greater Giving, Give Lively, and other event software a plus
• Two years of development and fundraising or related experience preferred

If that’s you, here’s what we can offer:

• An important mission and purpose that affects the lives of kids throughout Oregon. SMART Reading engages volunteers to strengthen literacy skills and encourage a love of reading with preschool through eighth-grade students by reading one-on-one with students and restoring gently used children's books that will be given to kids.
• A team of equally committed, passionate, and dedicated individuals.
• An opportunity to put your creativity and ideas to good use (We’ve got great systems, but we’re always interested in improvement)
• A supportive and caring team
• An organizational culture that values the team, plays to the strengths of its members, works to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, be an anti-racist force in the community, and is tirelessly devoted to serving “our kids” well
• A great compensation & benefits package with generous time off!

Application Process:

Please apply at the following site: https://smart.hiringthing.com/job/906115/development-coordinator

1) Please submit a resume and cover letter that tells us the following:

• Specifically, state how you meet our description of an ideal candidate based on the requirements outlined above;
• Your experience with and commitment to equity;
• The relevant experience you offer
• Your ability to work from the metro Portland office two to three times a week.

2) This position will remain open until filled. We will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled but will place priority on applications received by any time, April 20, 2025.

3) Selected applicants will be invited to move forward to both virtual and in-person interviews. For our finalists, we will ask for three professional references, preferably from previous employers. We will want to verify employment history.

4) Selected candidates will be required to complete a background check after notifying the applicant of our intent to make a job offer.

This full-time position has a hybrid work option and requires the selected candidate to work in person in SMART Reading’s Portland office two to three days a week.

SMART’s Commitment to Equity: As an early literacy program focused on helping children succeed with reading and learning, SMART can’t ignore that deep racial, cultural, social, and economic inequities in our country and state make it harder for some children to succeed compared to others. SMART’s vision is an Oregon in which every child can read and is empowered to succeed, and we are making equity a top priority. As part of this, we particularly seek staff members, volunteers, and board members whose personal or professional background gives them a unique perspective to further SMART’s work in serving children of color and children from other marginalized groups.

Important Note: People of color, people living with disabilities, veterans, and individuals from marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome all applications from a wide range of backgrounds. Selection for roles will be based on the best qualifications for the position.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $48,000 to $52,000 base salary plus benefits DOE
• Café Benefit: $100 monthly (additional $1,200 annually)
• Cell Phone Reimbursement: $50 monthly (additional $600 annually)
• 401k Retirement: Employer match of up to 3% of your salary (up to $1,560 annually)
• Paid Time Off/Vacation: Four weeks of paid time off every year. PTO is accumulated biweekly, totaling four weeks annually, and available after the first pay period.
• Personal Leave Days: Employees have 5 days a year to take care of personal obligations
• Office Closures: Two paid weeks off - one in July and the second in December/January for employee rest and rejuvenation time (in addition to regular PTO)
• Employer-paid Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and LTD premiums are 100% paid by SMART for the employee
• Paid Holidays: Nine paid holidays that can be used on scheduled holidays or as floating days used according to personal beliefs and obligations
• Paid Supplemental Medical Leave: Cumulated biweekly, totaling two weeks annually, and carried over to earn up to eight weeks of medical leave

There’s more! A full benefit package outline will be provided if selected to interview.

To learn more about SMART Reading, please visit www.smartreading.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97232

Salary : $48,000 - $52,000