Development Research Coordinator Jobs

Background:

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy. We work with schools and in communities to provide the mentoring relationships, safe spaces, and evidence based programming that are proven to help girls succeed. Girls build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead change in their lives and effect change in the world. Girls Inc. also works with and for girls to advance legislation and policies that increase opportunities for all girls. Together with partners and supporters, we are building a new generation of leaders. Join us at www.girlsinc.org.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Development Operations Manager, the [title] will serve as an integral member and supporter of the Development Department. They will create and organize research reports on current donors and prospects to assist with Girls Inc. fundraising activities. This person will regularly respond to requests for research from Development as well as the CEO’s office to find, interpret and present biographical, professional, and financial information needed to facilitate relationship building and the solicitation of gifts. This person will initiate research filing systems and may grow prospect research by working to refresh reporting templates and identify new prospects. Included in this position will be working within a wealth management software and the CRM. The [title] will also provide administrative and operational support to the department.

The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, excited to work with data, able to evaluate and synthesize facts and figures, and an excellent writer. This role is ideal for an early-career candidate looking to get experience in research and fundraising.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains prospect research fields of data in the Salesforce CRM system and assists with the timely movement of prospects through various cultivation stages leading to solicitation.
• Prepares and disseminates user-friendly profiles, briefings, memos and reports on high-capacity prospects for leadership.
• Creates and updates research reports on current donors and prospects for corporate, foundation, institutional, individual and major gifts in response to requests from the Development team and office of the CEO.
• Provides administrative and operational support to the department, completing tasks such as filing, donor communications, and data entry.
• At the discretion of the Development Operations Manager, and/or the Chief Development Officer, this position may take on special research assignments.
• Ensures capacity and inclination ratings are captured in Salesforce and interpreted from prospecting tools, subscriptions, and platforms that assist in building a pipeline of new donors and increasing support from current ones.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with CRM databases, preferably Salesforce, as well as Microsoft and Google suites.
• Excellent written and verbal communications and a high attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to appreciate, embrace and advance diversity and have experience working with multicultural populations.
• A willingness to learn on your feet as well as problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
• Experience accessing and interpreting public records, wealth/financial information and/or consumer buyer analytics is preferred.
• Interest in fundraising, prospect research, and data analysis.
• Commitment to Girls Inc. mission and the confidentiality and handling of prospect information with discretion.
• Experience in nonprofit development is a plus, but not required.
• Collaborative, enthusiastic nature.

Salary is $65,000 annually. This is a contract to hire position.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should send a resume including a cover letter to [email protected]. Candidates will also be asked to provide writing samples. We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible. Please enter Development Coordinator in the subject line.

GIRLS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Girls Inc., we create a diverse, inclusive, equitable environment where all can thrive, as that is what is required to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Girls Inc. seeks to hire, retain, and personally and professionally support talented people who come from a wide range of races, ethnicities, cultures, nationalities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, and abilities. We believe that when we bring together a diverse employee community and make a sincere and intentional commitment to equitable and inclusive policies, practices, and actions, we are a better organization. Seeking out a range of ideas and perspectives leads to better problem-solving. Working in diverse teams broadens dialogue and promotes creativity, ultimately enhancing our effectiveness as we executive our mission and model the world we want to see.

Revised 6/23.