Development Coordinator

AuSM • Saint Paul, MN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Coordinator reports to the Advancement Director and is responsible for serving as an administrative assistant and providing project management support. This essential role will organize development activities and ensure that key stakeholders are continuously engaged, nurtured, and, when the time is right, prompted to support the organization. The Development Coordinator will initially focus on supporting membership, individual giving, major gifts, workplace giving, and institutional fundraising. With time, the role may expand to include alumni giving, legacy giving, and more, with opportunities for advancement. The Development Coordinator leverages project management and organizational skills to support fundraising communications, marketing, grant writing, and database management. The Development Coordinator is part of the Advancement Department (fundraising, events, and communications) and works closely with programs, operations, executive leadership, and external partners. You will play a critical role in supporting the sustainability of Minnesota’s First Autism Resource.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• At least 3 years of prior experience in development or related functions at nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrated success in institutional and corporate fundraising.
• Excellent Mac computer skills, including Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with web-based fundraising tools (WordPress, Give Butter, MailChimp).
• Experience with customer relationship management databases (Salesforce).
• Experience with project management software (Asana).
• Demonstrated success working independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices for digital communications.
• Candidate must not be included in the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) or the Minnesota Excluded Providers List.
• Adhere to data privacy and protection laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Candidate will undergo a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree or comparable experience is strongly preferred.
• Neurodiversity-affirming mindset and values, including a commitment to accessibility, diversity, equity, inclusion, and disability justice.
• Experience working in the nonprofit sector, community-based organizations, or autism organizations.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including attention to detail, project planning, time management, and analysis to organize and manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Demonstrated good judgment and cultural competence to support communication with a diverse range of individuals.
• Strong written and/or verbal skills for communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lived experience with autism spectrum disorder, neurodivergence, or disability is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Director and Advancement Director by providing administrative support, scheduling meetings, receiving/sorting/responding to emails, note-taking, data entry, scanning/printing/preparing documents, fielding phone calls, and invoicing vendors and customers.
• Organize and monitor fundraising initiatives and campaigns, with special attention to steps the Advancement Director and Executive Director can take to engage, nurture, and motivate donors.
• Maintain an updated institutional giving database (Salesforce) on funders, grants, deadlines, contracts, and contacts.
• Coordinate meetings, presentations, and other engagement opportunities for institutional partners and major donors.
• Prospect potential opportunities for support from corporate donors and institutional funders and assess their suitability for partnership with the organization.
• Review and prepare requests for applications, gathering the necessary information to build a strong case for support and partnership.
• Edit grant proposals and ensure adherence to proposal submission deadlines, grant deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to the preparation of ongoing grant reports for internal and external stakeholders, and ensure all reports are submitted on time.
• Maintain stakeholder data, campaigns, and opportunities in Salesforce.
• Develop and implement detailed project management plans, goals, budgets, and reports.
• Craft effective social media messaging that leverages relatability, storytelling, unique value propositions, and compelling calls to action to share the impact of the organization’s work and motivate donors.
• Gather and utilize stories, quotes, photos, and information from staff, partners, volunteers, and program participants to support communications and outreach.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications team members to create stewardship materials such as impact reports and fact sheets.
• Partner with program teams to gather program evaluation data and program updates.
• Provide support for other departments in the execution of events hosted by the organization.
• Monitor and report on campaign performance using analytics tools to assess effectiveness and inform future strategies.
• Analyze campaigns to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Optional health savings account (HSA), or flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health or childcare costs
• Basic term life insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability insurance
• 401 (k) retirement plan
• Up to 35 days off per year (15 vacation days, 6 sick days, 12 holidays, and 2 personal days)
• Opportunities for advancement
• Inclusive and accessible work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED