Development Coordinator, N. TX

FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION•Dallas, TX

About The Position

MEETING SACRIFICE WITH HOPE SINCE 2007. It began with Lt Col Dan Rooney’s flight home from his second tour of duty in Iraq. An F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, he became painfully aware of the realities families face when a loved one in uniform is fallen or disabled. As his flight landed, the pilot announced they carried the remains of Corporal Brock Bucklin on board. Lt Col Rooney watched as Corporal Bucklin’s twin brother walked somberly alongside the flag-covered casket to meet his family on the tarmac. Among them was the deceased Corporal’s young son, Jacob. Since that night, Lt Col Rooney has committed his life to rallying patriotic Americans and meeting sacrifice with hope through the Folds of Honor. Since 2007, we’ve provided life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military. And now, our mission expands to the families of America’s first responders. On our watch, those who protect our freedoms and our families will know they are not forgotten. Through education we meet sacrifice with hope. Each scholarship is a commitment to the families of those who bravely serve and protect our country and communities. Folds of Honor Foundation TITLE: Development Coordinator, N. TX FLSA: Exempt FUNCTION: Chapter Development REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Impact, N. TX TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 40%-50%, in-state JOB FAMILY: Development LOCATION: Dallas, TX area PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION: The Development Coordinator is responsible for all administrative aspects of development and communication for the North Texas Chapter. This position will play a key role in all fundraising activities, including donor relations, marketing and communications, and special events. The Development Coordinator will also work collaboratively with the Senior Director of Impact (Chapter Lead) to develop and implement new campaigns and initiatives for the chapter (direct mail, planned giving, foundation grants, etc.) in order to diversity its funding streams. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic professional to gain or build nonprofit fundraising skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and 2+ years of related experience in administrative support and/or event planning and volunteer management
Exemplary interpersonal and written/expressive communication skills.
Confident with written, phone, and face-to-face interactions with high-profile individuals.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with great attention to detail.
Ability to quickly adapt to changes while maintaining productivity and effectiveness under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to work well as part of a team and independently, with little supervision.
Ability to diplomatically discern work priorities, problem solve, make decisions, and meet critical deadlines.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word.
Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CRM or database software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Attend all North Texas board meetings, draft and distribute meeting minutes.
Provide support with accounting-related tasks like donor invoicing, receipting, and donor acknowledgements.
Assist with invitations and special mailings (mailing lists, mail merges, etc.).
Maintain chapter inventory (postage, collateral, event supplies, office supplies, merchandise, etc.).
Proactively manage donor records to ensure accurate tracking of donor-related activities.
Create reports to support fundraising and stewardship initiatives.
Ensure donor lists (including email lists) are up to date.
Support donor prospect development activities.
Serve as the North Texas lead for volunteer initiatives.
Field volunteer inquiries, coordinate activities, and steward volunteers.
Work collaboratively with North Texas team to ensure events have adequate volunteer support.
Assist in planning and managing special events, including drafting event plans/timelines, and working with vendors.
Help to create, organize, and coordinate event collateral as needed (event signage, programs, invitations, name tags, place cards, etc.).
Assist and support the North Texas team in procuring auction items and sponsorships for Folds of Honor North Texas special events.
Assist with day-of event execution from beginning to end.
Follow up on vendor invoices and payments as needed.
Create post-event reports, as directed.
Provide direct support for third-party events and partners.
Create and maintain the chapter’s editorial calendar for all print and electronic communications.
Assist the Chapter Lead in the development of a quarterly donor newsletter.
Perform other duties as assigned.