Development Coordinator, TN

FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION•Nashville, TN

22h•Onsite

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, TN FLSA: Exempt FUNCTION: Chapter Development REPORTS TO: Chief Impact Officer TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 40%-50%, in-state JOB FAMILY: Development LOCATION: Nashville, TN PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION: The Development Coordinator is responsible for all administrative aspects of development and communication for the Tennessee 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 Tennessee chapter BoD 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.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CRM or database software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee compliance with Folds of Honor national standards, local regulations, and nonprofit best practices.
Coordinate with National Folds of Honor to provide all necessary reports and communications between National and our Tennessee Chapter.
Attend all Tennessee Chapter 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 mergers, 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 emails lists) are up to date.
Support donor prospect development activities.
Serve as the Tennessee Chapter lead for volunteer initiatives.
Field volunteer inquiries, coordinate activities, and steward volunteers.
Work collaboratively with the Tennessee team to ensure events have adequate volunteer support.
Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy to increase statewide awareness of Folds of Honor Tennessee’s mission to provide scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled military and first responders.
Create compelling content across media platforms to share impactful stories of scholarship recipients and highlight community support.
Manage and grow the chapter’s social media presence to foster engagement, increase followers, and drive event participation and donations.
Develop a quarterly donor newsletter
Coordinate with local media outlets and community partners for occasional press coverage or event promotion.
Ensure brand consistency in marketing materials and communications, following national Folds of Honor guidelines.