Development and Fundraising Coordinator

Divided Sky Foundation•Ludlow, VT

20h•$28 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

Divided Sky Foundation is seeking an energetic, organized, and mission-driven Development & Fundraising Coordinator to join their team. This role supports recovery work rooted in a 12-step, abstinence-based model, emphasizing meaningful, connected, creative, and joyful recovery. The coordinator will strengthen donor relationships, support fundraising campaigns, assist with grants, coordinate special events, and share the organization's story. The position is part of a dedicated, high-energy team that values enthusiasm, integrity, kindness, perseverance, professionalism, and a strong sense of shared purpose. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful communicator, a detail-oriented organizer, and finds meaning in helping others thrive. The work is described as serious, meaningful, and deeply human, filled with moments of joy, connection, music, gratitude, and celebration. The role involves connecting supporters with the mission, making events come to life, and telling stories of hope while protecting the dignity, anonymity, and privacy of those served. Confidentiality is essential, and the coordinator must honor and protect the anonymity and privacy of all guests, alumni, families, and community members.

Requirements

Ability to work as a member of a team as well as independently.
Ability to read and interpret documents
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram form instructions.
Ability to be flexible in relation to department needs.
Experience managing a CRM database required

Nice To Haves

BA or BS in a human service field or equivalent work experience preferred
2-4 years of related experience, preferably in behavioral health setting
Event planning and management
Experience working as part of a fundraising team in a non-profit, behavioral health or educational setting preferred
Grant research and grant writing experience preferred
Knowledge and experience in the communities Divided Sky serves, such as recovery, music, or the state of Vermont preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate fundraising campaigns and donor outreach
Maintain donor databases and tracking contributions and communications
Write thank-you letters, donor acknowledgments, and stewardship communications
Assist with grant research, grant applications, and reporting
Support fundraising events, donor visits, alumni weekends, benefit concerts, and community gatherings.
Prepare development reports and tracking fundraising metrics
Help to craft language for newsletters, email campaigns, and social media fundraising content
Research prospective donors and cultivating relationships
Other duties as assigned.
Adhere to and respect all policies regarding the anonymity and privacy of all guests.