Development and Fundraising Coordinator

Divided Sky Foundation•Ludlow, VT

5d•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 through a 12-step, abstinence-based model, emphasizing meaningful, connected, creative, and joyful recovery. The position is ideal for someone who loves people, cares deeply about service, and enjoys bringing order and follow-through to important work. The coordinator will strengthen donor relationships, support fundraising campaigns, assist with grants, coordinate special events, and share the organization's story with compassion. The role involves being part of a dedicated, high-energy team that values enthusiasm, integrity, kindness, perseverance, professionalism, and a strong sense of shared purpose. The work is meaningful and human-centered, filled with moments of joy, connection, music, gratitude, and celebration. The coordinator will help connect supporters with the mission, facilitate events, and tell stories of hope while protecting the dignity, anonymity, and privacy of those served. The organization also prioritizes caring for its staff, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

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
Confidentiality: Must adhere to and respect all policies regarding the anonymity and privacy of all guests. This includes written and verbal communication regarding past, present, or future guests’ identity, address, and presenting problems.

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
Exhibit positive character qualities and core values of enthusiasm, integrity, kindness, perseverance, and professionalism