Development Coordinator

Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Main Office - Houston, TX
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelor's
Salary Range
$19.23
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Title:
Development Coordinator
Summary Description:
Work with the Director of Development to assist and support development efforts and annual development plan. Coordinate agency's direct mail and email appeals, manage and execute annual fundraising event, and manage a portfolio of mid-level donors. Ensure donors are properly stewarded. Help maintain a visible presence as an ambassador of the agency in the philanthropic, corporate, and nonprofit communities.
Essential Goals:
Develop and implement annual mail and email appeals
Oversee and execute all aspects of CFC's annual luncheon event
Increase donor base through appeals, communications, and donor stewardship Meet annual fundraising goals
Build relationships with potential donors with focus on mid-level and major giving
Track and support all third-party events and fundraising efforts, including management of in-kind wish list
Manage a portfolio of mid-level donors to cultivate and put plan of cultivation into action, including meetings and visits Support a culture of philanthropy in the agency
Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement annual fundraising appeals in cooperation with Director of Development

• Oversee and supervise aspects of the annual luncheon fundraising event, including volunteer committee support
• Coordinate all donor recognition events
• Grow a mid-level gifts program including identification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors
• Research, identify, cultivate, and communicate with new and established donors; work with staff to keep them informed on a regular basis of organization's work and the impact of their contributions
• Work with Volunteer Coordinator to create volunteer engagement plan for conversion to donors
• Ensure donors are properly stewarded based on team stewardship plan
• Maintain donor records in Bloomerang with notes and appropriate reporting
• Provide grant support and write grants as needed
• Meet regularly with Director of Development to ensure progress toward team goals and individual goals
• Perform other duties as assigned, including participating in staff retreats, United Way tours, agency fairs, speaking engagements, and other activities

Qualifications
Education and Other Requirements

• Must embrace the mission of Community Family Centers
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, event planning, and volunteer management
• Demonstrated successful track record of personally identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major individual and institutional donors
• Must have exceptional interpersonal communication, public speaking, proofreading, and writing skills
• Possess the ability to effectively work with and gain respect of a broad base of staff, volunteers, and the general public
• Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of team are consistent with these standards and align with the values of the organization
• Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of donors to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters
• Maintain the desire to get out of the office and build external relationships
• Be a "self-starter" and goal-driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls
• Awareness and knowledge of the Greater Houston philanthropic community preferred
• Possess strong organization skills, planning abilities, and attention to detail; must exhibit "follow through" on tasks and goals
• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence and self- confidence, and possess good listening and problem solving skills
• Computer skills required include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Bloomerang or similar CRM database.
• Knowledge and experience with social media sites, specifically Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Ability to attend meetings/events outside of traditional working hours as necessary
• Bachelor's degree or 5 years of experience in professional fundraising