Development Coordinator

Summary: Provides general administrative and fundraising support to the Special Events team, and assists with the effective and efficient operation of the Development department.  

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Special Events duties including; but not limited to:  

• Create and implement an event task calendar, and manage related work and tasks
• Managing a shared task calendar with the Marketing & Communications department in support of events, and serve as liaison between the departments
• Plan and execute the production of all event-related correspondence, including solicitation letters and invitations
• Oversee development and production of invitation package and event ad journal

• Manage all day-of event logistics, including but not limited to: event set up, guest registration
• Coordinate donor correspondence including acknowledgments and stewardship letters; respond to donor correspondence and inquiries in timely manner
• Participate as a member of the Special Events team, and maintain open communication channels and strong working relationships with other Girls Inc. departments 

Development Department duties including; but not limited to: 

• Provide administrative support
• Monitor and update fundraising database (Salesforce) with donor and prospect data; ensure that donor records are accurate and up-to-date
• Pull donor mailing lists and various reports from database
• Prepare financial reports from database, reconciling with finance department
• Continually research donors and identify prospects
• Assist with preparation for donor and prospect meetings
• Assist in creation and management of cultivation materials and mailings
• Accept additional responsibilities as necessary to support the effective functioning of the Development Department and achievement of annual revenue goals

Qualifications: 

• BA required One to three years’ professional experience; fundraising experience preferred 
• Keen attention to detail imperative
• Self-starter with extraordinary organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and manage projects independently
• Responsible, flexible, and energetic team player, with the ability to adapt to various working styles
• Ability to effectively complete tasks in a fast paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose, edit, and proof correspondence and documents required
• Excellent computer skills, including G Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Salesforce or similar databases preferred

 How to Apply:  

  Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter with salary expectations to:  humanresources@girlsinc.org with Development Coordinator in the subject line by October 1, 2020.  No phone calls, please. 

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