Development Coordinator (Temporary)

City
Grand Junction
State
Colorado
Description

The Development Coordinator supports fundraising and stewardship initiatives on the Western Slope in collaboration with the Western Slope based Development Team. Support includes, but not limited to working within Raisers Edge and Luminate Online databases to update donor records, research, support fundraising strategies for monthly and annual fund donors, processing donations and reconciliation. Additional duties include offering database support and volunteer relationship building activities.

End date
Opportunity type
Job
Category
Fundraising / Development
Job responsibilities

• Work with the Development Systems Team to update and maintain donor records as needed to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Pull reports and queries on gifts needing stewardship for Moves Management
• Review revenue and donation reports in our Luminate Online and Raiser’s Edge databases
• Conduct donor research for the Senior Development Manager and Western Slope Director
• Responsible for overseeing printing and mailing process of donor acknowledgment letters
• Assist with donor correspondence and document all relevant information in Raiser’s Edge
• Assist in engagement and stewardship of annual fund donors in collaboration with the Community Relations Coordinator and Community Engagement Coordinator
• Assist with the annual statement process in collaboration with the Development Team
• In collaboration with the Senior Development Manager, assist in the execution of the overall donor stewardship strategy and engagement initiatives for Western Slope donors (including but not limited to cultivation opportunities, preparing reports and proposals for fundraisers on the team and research).
• Support event logistics and other community engagement functions
• Handle confidential information with discretion and care, ensuring the privacy and respect of employees, volunteers, partners, donors, or others

Application qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to fulfilling the mission of Food Bank of the Rockies and positively representing the brand both internally and externally
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and privileged donor information and protects organization operations
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity
• Excellent organizational, time management, and follow-through skills
• Self-directed, proactive and independent problem solver
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks
• Show strong teambuilding and interpersonal skills
• Exercise independent judgment, think critically and strategically, collaborate with others, and follow-through to execute projects and development requirements
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to communicate persuasively and articulately both verbally and in writing

Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; or equivalent work-related experience.
• Minimum 1-2 years of related experience
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office Suite and online technologies

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience working in non-profits preferred
• Knowledge in working in Raisers Edge, NXT or other CRM programs
• Previous experience in fundraising and/or donor relations management

Benefits

Food Bank of the Rockies offers a fulfilling workplace and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, paid volunteer time
• A 401K retirement plan with up to 8.5% employer-paid match
• Competitive employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff

Deadline
How to apply

Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers. Applications will be accepted until October 25th.

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True passion and excitement for making an impact are just as important as work experience. We encourage you to apply even if you feel you don't check every box in this posting.

Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in order to participate in the application or interview process. If you require any accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] or 303.371.9250.

About the organization

As one of the largest Food Banks in the United States, Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Colorado and Wyoming communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals.

If you are looking for a mission-focused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued, then this is an ideal position for you.

We value diversity and inclusivity and are thus always looking to diversify our staff with an eye toward race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age, among other areas. Candidates who bring such diversity are encouraged to apply.

Additional information

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Using office equipment such as computer, mouse, keyboard, printer
• Indoor office environment frequently; outdoor work environment occasionally
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a part-time, in-person, non-exempt role working approximately 20 hours per week. Work schedules may vary each week and consist of weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays.