Donor Relations Coordinator

Sunshine School & Development Center is entering its 67th year of service to the northwest Arkansas community. Our staff members are driven by our mission to shatter limitations to enable people touched by disability, serving their unique journey through advocacy, therapy, and education. To make that happen, we need talented team members with a passion to serve. You may be exactly who we're looking for!

Our compensation package includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long- and short-term disability insurance

8 paid holidays annually

Vacation and sick leave

Free, on-site lunch

Employee Assistance Program

Annual salary of $40,000 - $50,000

Job Summary 

The Donor Relations Coordinator will be a vital contributor to Sunshine School & Development Center’s development team and will ensure the integrity of data collection as it relates to donors, volunteers, community partners, and staff members. This team member will be the primary resource for data-driven information used to establish departmental goals and measure outcomes, manage grant reporting, and forecast philanthropic trends. All members of the Philanthropy team are responsible for meeting annual campaign and department goals.  

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Essential duties

• Curate all donor related data to be utilized by the Development Department for the following purposes: Donor communication, interaction, and outreach. Statistical information as required for grant and funding applications and reports. Trend analysis
• Develop and implement tools and processes that promote donor recognition, engaging agency board, philanthropy, and program staff members.
• Generate detailed weekly fundraising reports, to be used by the team, for making informed program decisions.
• Administer the life cycle for receiving gifts and contributions: Solicitation, Data entry, Acknowledgement, Receipt
• Build donor relationships through attending meetings, luncheons, zooms, marketing, and events.
• Coordinate and manage volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, and engagement to ensure effective support for school tasks, programs and events.

Other duties

• Assess and interpret current market conditions and other factors which affect the business climate.
• Monitor public fundraising sites to ensure that agency information is current and accurate
• Work occasional evenings and weekends for events and donor tours.
• 12 hours of annual training (not including First Aide & CPR) 
• Other duties as assigned, as they pertain to the overall success of the agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 3 years of fundraising experience required.
• Possess superior communication skills - written, verbal and interpersonal - to build relationships with donors.
• Effective organizational and multitasking skills
• Familiarity with InDesign/Canva and GiveSmart or comparable design/donor database system, preferred.
• Relevant experience in non-profit fundraising, marketing, relationship management, or related fields. 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 programs and tools.
• Knowledge of and strong commitment to accepted fundraising policies, standards, and values, and the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Code of Ethics, preferred.
• Background clearance from the Central Registries for Child and Adult Abuse and Maltreatment. 
• Background clearance from the Arkansas State Police. 
• Pass a drug screen.   
• Physical requirements – Must be able to: Communicate accurately and effectively with individuals and groups. Frequently move about within the office setting and the community at large. Frequently operate a computer, printer, camera, and electronic communication devices. Often work more than 40 hours per week and weekends.   

 Desired Abilities and Attributes: 

• High energy and passion for the Sunshine School & Development Center’s mission. 
• Attention to detail, organization, demonstrated ability to solve problems creatively and tactfully, and other project management skills necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse audiences—including individuals, groups, corporate. executives, and non-profit executives and Board members.
• Efficient, independent worker, able to be flexible and responsive to multiple priorities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to understand the fundraising trends locally and nationally. 
• Ability to work with and keep confidential sensitive information. 
• An appreciation of how your ideas and efforts contribute to the overall success of your colleagues, the department, and the organization.  

SSDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Days/Hours: This position’s work requirements are based on the annual, in-center staff calendar. Additional hours/days may be required to meet the needs of the position.