Coordinator, Family Advancement

Focus on the Family•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator, Family Advancement position exists to coordinate relationships for three major gift officers known as Family Advancement Representatives (FA Reps) who engage individual constituents, foundations, and corporations. Coordinates and assists with projects, event planning, data entry reporting, research, product purchases and measurements resulting in enhanced friendships with constituents through authentic encouragement, provides resources for their ministry needs, and coordinates relationships with two main groups of constituents: current and potential.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business with emphasis in Public Relations, Marketing, Advancement or Communications preferred, but not required
1-3 years of directly related experience
Proficient in computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Publisher, and PowerPoint
In-depth knowledge of Focus philosophy, mission, values, and objectives
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent listening skills and exhibit the ability to understand what others are communicating
Detailed and task oriented with good analytical skills in order to extract, verify, and draw conclusions from data
Highly polished verbal skills; clarity of expression, good organization of thoughts and effective articulation
Ability to maintain a sense of perspective with humor under pressure and when confronted with shifting priorities
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to work independently
Must be a self-starter and able to multi-task; flexible with time management; be able to change tasks as needed
Emotionally resilient and capable of handling pressure and rejection without inappropriate disappointment of personal reproach
Creates favorable impression in terms of appropriate attire, appearance, bearing, and manner
Convincing, persuasive, and credible, able to impress favorably and win long-term confidence and trust

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Business with emphasis in Public Relations, Marketing, Advancement or Communications

Responsibilities

Pursues utmost detail in the area of constituent relationship and maintenance
Generates and maintains trip summaries, expense reports, constituent profile updates, and caseload lists
Coordinates all aspects of event preparation for FA Rep’s Donor Events
Helps coordinate positive relationships with supporters
Stays current with Focus programs and maintains currency in terms of personal and professional development, through training, research, and reading
Coordinates the discovery, maintenance and documentation of new potential donors of the ministry
Provides FA Reps with various reports
Relates and communicates with people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, and socio-economic levels
May coordinate travel requirements including researching and booking flights, hotels and cars for multiple team members and their family
Prepares expense statements after trips verifying that all receipts and allowable expenses are in order and justifies credit card statements each month for multiple team members who travel
Drafts correspondence including letters to major donors, bios of major donors sent to the senior staff and prepares internal communications
Performs research to compile information on donors and potential donors and businesses to discover major gift potential
Manages multiple calendars and supports the FA Rep’s with special projects
Maintains constituent accounts in database
Assists team with fulfillment of benevolent resources
Performs other duties as assigned