Development Coordinator Full Time

We are seeking a passionate, committed Development Coordinator to join our Development & Communications team. This position is focused on prospect research, meeting preparation and follow-up, drafting key correspondences, managing mailings, and supporting our annual cycle of fundraising campaigns and events. This is a great opportunity to learn best practices on a small team in all aspects of development.

This is an exempt position with a salary of $45,000 to $55,000, depending on experience. Benefits include excellent health, dental, and vision insurance, 27 days of combined vacation and holiday time, unlimited health leave, a 403b retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a 4-week sabbatical every six years, and a free yoga membership at Sangha.

Responsibilities

• Manage the appeal and newsletter mailing process, working with team members and external vendors.
• Establish and maintain complete and accurate tracking processes & systems to recognize, cultivate, acknowledge, and communicate with past and current donors.
• Research new major gift donor prospects and support the chief development officer and executive director in their stewardship and cultivation of major donors.
• Provide professional assistance and interaction with donors via phone, computer, and face-to-face.
• Work collaboratively with the executive director and team to best support donor stewardship, solicitations, and events.
• Other duties as needed to help the organization reach its annual goals.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements

• Qualified individuals will have 1 or more years of relevant experience in the fundraising field, or if applying without fundraising experience, a combination of at least 2 years of education and work experience. Transferable skills include, but are not limited to: compelling written skills, demonstrated project management talents, proven collaboration and relationship skills, effective online research, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Exceptional attention to detail, well-organized, focused, and goal-oriented, with a high level of initiative, energy, and problem-solving skills.
• A love of tracking and organizing data and keeping systems organized and people on task.
• Technically proficient, with an ability to learn new software quickly and easily.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to represent Spectrum with donors and the general public.
• Prior experience with databases preferred particularly Raiser’s Edge.
• A high degree of commitment and passion for the mission of Spectrum, and a commitment to continuous learning of best practices in fundraising and communications.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Candidates without this degree but with significant experience in the field are encouraged to apply.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to the value of diversity with respect to gender, race, age, socio-economic level, sexual orientation, and religion.

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