Development Coordinator

Job Description

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Department:

Development

Direct Supervisor:

Senior Director of Development

Hiring Manager(s):

Senior Director of Development

Hiring Approver:

Executive Director of Development

Classification:

X

Full-time

FLSA Status:

X

Non-exempt (Hourly)

Description Update:

September 2024

HR Approval Date:

September 2024

JOB SUMMARY

The Development Team Coordinator is responsible for the administrative support and fundraising initiatives essential to developing, expanding, and stewarding donors. The Coordinator also fulfills the needs for administrative and hands-on planning/implementation support of events related components and tasks needed for Development and Presidential events. This role will have occasional contact with board members and their spouses, and maintain collaborative relationships with the leadership of One More Child to coordinate and maximize fundraising and communication efforts. As an active member of the Development team, the Coordinator will regularly interact with volunteers, major donors, and prospective donors, to assist them or provide information. It has some travel involved, with overnight, evening, and weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Pulls and manages donor giving reports that assist the team in strategically planning for stewardship and growth including the Top Donor Report, Declined Transactions Gift Report, etc.

• Owns responsibility for planning and executing special projects including holiday cards, donor gifts, bookmarks, photos, and thank you notecards.

• Assists the Senior Director of Development (that leads the Annual fund team) in fostering innovative ways to increase the success of Annual Fund giving and the overall donor base sustainability.

• Plays a vital role in the creative planning, management, and execution of Development Team events.

• Assists the entire team, as needed, with administrative support such as donor giving reports, meeting planning, and other organizational needs.

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing development related event plans and strategies to ensure fulfillment of funding goals. Events include but are not limited to the annual One More Child Signature Event, donor cultivation receptions, board meeting dinners, Women of Compassion, and other Presidential events.

• Assists in making discretionary decisions on event planning using information collected such as, but not limited to, sponsorships, event needs, volunteer support, applicable timelines, and event goals.

• Assists in implementing specific event strategies directed toward targeted donors, potential donors, and other key constituencies.

• Coordinates related projects including mailing lists, invitation designs, mailings, distribution, scheduling, record keeping, ordering supplies and phone calls as needed.

• Assists with the strategic planning and preparation of collateral material associated with the development program and events.

• Candidates must be extremely creative, motivated and have a desire to stretch themselves so that the Development Team can reach beyond its current borders and achieve new heights!

• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SUPERVISORY DUTIES

N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of college or university and/or professional work experience.

• Willingness to complete fundraising training.

• Desire to do additional systematic self-study to upgrade knowledge and skills in the development field.

• Demonstration of leadership skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior fundraising experience.

• Prior event experience.

COMPETENCIES

Present oneself, both at and outside of work, in a manner keeping with One More Child’s Core Values of Humble, Hungry, Wise, and Called.

Ability to maintain confidential information.

Ability to multi-task.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Ability to solve daily problems by analyzing situations, determining the next step, and implementing

Ability to comprehend and process information rapidly and accurately.

Skills in effectively organizing work, files, records, etc., to maintain efficient workflow.

General knowledge of standard office practices and office equipment.

Ability to build effective professional working relationships internally and externally.

Effective communication skills, both oral and written; attention to detail, and ability to multi–task and stay organized under tight deadlines.

Ability to problem solve, come up with creative solutions and implement them.

Adaptability for fast paced environments that require thinking on your feet.

Requires flexibility to provide event direction on weekends and holidays, and overnight travel.

SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS

It is the mission of One More Child to provide Christ centered services to vulnerable children and struggling families. As stated in the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, One More Child provides these services in a Christian context consistent with The Baptist Faith and Message (2000). Employees of One More Child commit to live in a manner that is not contrary to this foundational statement of faith.

Have had a personal conversion experience with Jesus Christ and been scripturally baptized.

Possess a sense of commitment to ministry through vocation.

Hold a sincere desire to seek God and His kingdom.

Demonstrate personal and devotional habits and practices such as Bible study, prayer, and daily meditation.

Be a member of a New Testament, evangelical church in the local community and attend regularly.

Engage in witness activities as a normal part of life.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and One More Child may add additional job-related physical demands to these if the need arises. Corrective devices may be used to meet these physical requirements.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee uses hands requiring feeling and sensory. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This job requires the ability to work in a tight deadline stress ability and remain focused for extended periods of time. Occasionally may need to lift up to 30 pounds (boxes, documents, and/or equipment).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment describes the conditions that an employee may encounter when performing their job duties, including but not limited to, the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

Job functions are performed in a normal office environment.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the requirements of this position, but to describe the general nature of the job and provide a reasonable representation of its activities. Additional related work may be identified and assigned by the organization and included as an area of responsibility while assessing performance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

One More Child is committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees based upon job-related factors such as their educational background, work experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of a particular job. It is the policy and practice of One More Child to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on statuses protected under federal, state, or local laws which are applicable to the organization. As a religious organization, One More Child provides services in a Christian context consistent with The Baptist Faith and Message (2000). Employees of One More Child commit to live in a manner that is not contrary to this foundational statement of faith.

Full-time