Development and Communications Coordinator

Chimes•Baltimore, MD

3h•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Chimes – and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential. Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health —is delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Three years of experience in progressively responsible administrative work.
Experience working in fundraising and development.
Knowledge of fundraising software.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; the ability to learn new software.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; the ability to professionally interact with internal and external constituents.
Ability to work independently in a team environment.
Excellent administrative and clerical skills.

Nice To Haves

Preferred proficiency in Adobe Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.

Responsibilities

Manages and assists the VP of Development and Communication,s as well as department staff, with all department needs as required.
Manages, updates, and maintains constituent information and records as needed.
Maintains accurate fundraising database of past and present contributors, as well as future gifts (pledges), and other Development files.
Oversees, prepares, and maintains documentation records of policies and procedures for the fundraising database system.
Prepares daily data entry, weekly, monthly, hourly, and periodic reports on gifts, pledges, and outstanding pledges from the fundraising database as requested.
Prepares end-of-fiscal-year constituent giving report for publication in the Financial Annual Report.
Researches and identifies new donor prospects.
Processes checks and credit card payments with confidentiality. Reconciles Development database gift records with Accounting Department records.
Liaises with donors, board members, and outside counsel when dealing with donations, bequests, pledges, and stock gifts.
Works with Raisers Edge/Blackbaud technical support representatives to solve problems and apply new techniques.
Drafts correspondence and/or reports.
Creates collateral to support the Development and Communications department as well as operational divisions of Chimes.
Sources and posts content on social platforms to promote advertising and awareness of Chimes.
Assists in the planning and coordination of major fundraising events, including all aspects, but not limited to, logistics, talent, constituents, and vendor relations.
Create and manage a volunteer committee for events.
Works with public relations firms as requested for agency events and communications campaigns.
Processes gifts and creates acknowledgment letters.
Sends cards and acknowledgments for memorial or special remembrance donations.
Handles administrative and financial duties with judgment and accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Attends and participates in in-service training, staff meetings, and other activities to facilitate professional development.
Works cooperatively with others, including all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, individuals served, community professionals, customers, vendors, and the public.
Act as a positive role model for individuals served and Agency staff. Approach situations with humor and grace, with an attitude of customer service and roll-up-your-sleeves mentality.