Development Coordinator Jobs

Position Overview

The Development Coordinator is responsible for providing effective administrative and clerical support for fundraising functions at Canyon Heights Academy.

Qualifications

The Development Coordinator should meet the following qualifications:

• Practicing Catholic with a great love and support for the mission of the school
• Demonstrated effectiveness at soliciting donations and/or various kinds of support
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong administrative and computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, allowing him/her to solve problems and work effectively with colleague and constituents
• Experience working with and managing volunteers
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast paced environment and understanding of the value he/she brings to the organization (especially during peak periods).
• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related area of discipline
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle confidential matters discreetly
• Strong sales skills and customer focused
• Build efficient data systems
• Creative, flexible, thrives in a dynamic working environment
• Experience working with sales or donor database systems, preferred

Reporting Structure

The Development Coordinator reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

The specific responsibilities of the Development Coordinator are, but are not limited to, the following:

• Confirming and following-up on transactions (deposits, matching gift contributors, credit card charges, pledges, naming opportunities, etc.).
• Researching, drafting proposals and monitoring grant submissions to external organizations (e.g. foundations, corporations, etc.)
• Organizing events related to raising funds and/or recognizing donors; such as volunteer events, Walk A Thon, annual appeal, gala and auction, golf tournament, and more.
• Stewardship - Drafting and distributing donor thank-you letters, reminders, and receipts.
• Providing administrative support for the school’s fundraising campaigns including: communications with donors and committee members, mail-outs, surveys, forms, mailing lists, follow-up calls, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and more.
• Assisting in preparing for and executing benefactor appreciation programs.
• Attendance at external events or conferences on behalf of Canyon Heights Academy
• Preparing regular development reports, Board reports, tracking progress, results and statistics. Keeping the Executive Director well informed.
• Administering the fundraising databases (Excel, eTapestry, Greater Giving), including maintaining a current contact database (prospects, donors, volunteers, alumni, etc.) and accurately tracking contributions, sending statements, collecting receivables and pledges.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Works closely with the Business Office to ensure consistent information in all areas of fundraising.