What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fundraising Coordinator position at Summit Academy?
Description
Classification
Exempt
Pay Grade
Coordinator
Reports to
Chief Financial Officer
Date
February 25, 2025
Summary / Objective
The Fundraising Coordinator is responsible for developing and executing fundraising activities to support the mission of the Summit Educational Foundation. This position will cultivate donor relationships, organize fundraising events, manage grant applications, and secure funding from diverse sources including, but not limited to, individuals, foundations, corporations, and government entities to support the goals of our Summit Academy Schools. The ideal candidate will be a creative, result-driven professional passionate about education and community impact
Essential Functions
- Fundraising Strategy :
Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans aligned with the organization's mission and goals.
Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective donors.
Research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals to applicable foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
Plan and execute fundraising events such as galas, auctions, and donor appreciation events.
Represent the organization at community events, networking meetings, and speaking engagements to promote the mission.
Track and report fundraising progress to leadership, including metrics on donor engagement and revenue.
Partner with leadership, board members, and staff of Summit Academy Management to identify funding needs and opportunities.
Competencies
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and requires some travel for donor meetings, events, and community engagements.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and drive. Some lifting of materials (up to 25 pounds) may be required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This position may require occasional evening or weekend hours for fundraising events or donor engagements.
Travel
Travel within the state is needed to perform job-specific tasks, meetings, events and training, approximately 10-20%.
Required Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job and may change at any time with or without notice.
