Development Coordinator

Breakthrough T1D•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Remote

About The Position

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. They invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices, and work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues impacting the T1D community. Breakthrough T1D provides resources and guidance to make living and thriving with T1D easier, empowering a movement for the T1D community. Their mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. The Development Coordinator (DC) at Breakthrough T1D is integral in the day-to-day execution of fundraising event efforts to support the organizational strategy and mission. This role focuses on relationship building with donors and fundraising volunteers within an assigned event portfolio, driving impact and strengthening both donor and volunteer engagement, resulting in increased revenue and results. The individual is a high-energy team player who can effectively bring the mission to life within the community through collaboration, cultivation, inspiration, and engagement. They implement activities to support organizational strategies through their assigned event revenue portfolio to drive optimal results and actively demonstrate and promote enterprise-wide mindsets. The Development Coordinator is responsible for raising up to $500K. This is a remote position within the West and Northern MI Chapter, which is part of the Michigan Territory, one of the top performing territories in the country.

Requirements

2+ years of fundraising experience, with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission-driven organization with revenue responsibilities more than $250k.
Experience working directly in large scale events (walk, gala, etc.).
Demonstrated experience in cultivation and on-going stewardship of donors and supporters.
Experience partnering with strong and active volunteers, including working successfully with a large network of passionate volunteers.
Demonstrate a high degree of energy, integrity, courage, empathy, and creativity.
A team player who can achieve individual objectives and support those of the entire chapter team.
Proven ability to successfully manage various event details, timelines, and skilled in efficient time management.
Able to meet deadlines under pressure.
Ability to be an enthusiastic spokesperson/representative of Breakthrough T1D’s mission.
Clear communicator with ability to inspire others to engage and support an organization’s mission.
College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to travel locally required.
Evening and weekend work as needed.

Responsibilities

Implement revenue and engagement plans that drive new levels of performance and year-over-year growth in the chapter.
Drive individual and corporate supporter growth within assigned event portfolio.
Achieve personal event revenue goals and support the achievement of overall event, and ultimately chapter revenue and engagement goals.
In collaboration with chapter partners, implement annual strategies that will drive growth of assigned event portfolio donor engagement and stewardship at the event level.
Implement stewardship strategies of all event supporters that align to program standards; ensuring they are done timely and consistently throughout the year.
Deploy tactics and strategies within event portfolio that drive foundation and pipeline building activities in support of long-term success of organization.
Implement strategies to retain, acquire and activate supporters in events that will ensure fundraising, and participation goals are met for current and future activities.
Secure event sponsors and corporate teams to drive greater awareness and revenue for assigned event(s).
Provide 1:1 coaching of fundraising best practices with event participants; elevate fundraising activation.
Develop and implement recruitment and fundraising engagement events that will lead to increased participation and fundraising activation.
Secure and retain table hosts, guests, and event sponsors, and oversee all aspects of auction procurement efforts.
Ensure meaningful engagement of volunteers at all levels and engage in good working relationships with key volunteer partners.
Partner with volunteer leadership to solicit funding and other support from individuals, corporations, foundations and other sources of funding and/or influence.
Support and maintain the vision, mission, and priorities of Breakthrough T1D.
Demonstrate an educated and enthusiastic understanding of Breakthrough T1D’s mission and research therapeutics.
Promote mission engagement opportunities throughout the community in the areas of research, advocacy, and community engagement and clinical trials.
Represent the interests, professionalism, and integrity of Breakthrough T1D in all activities and relationships through a commitment to organizational standards and leadership by personal example.
Maintain departmental and organization-wide policies and procedures.
Develops expertise in fundraising management platforms, as appropriate.
Support event logistics as needed to ensure successful and smooth event experiences for volunteers and event participants.