Development Coordinator

Breakthrough T1D•Piscataway, NJ

4d•$53,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Coordinator at Breakthrough T1D supports the organization’s fundraising strategy and mission through the day-to-day execution of fundraising events. The role builds relationships with donors and fundraising volunteers across an assigned event portfolio, expanding community reach and supporting chapter and event growth. The coordinator cultivates, inspires, and engages supporters and works collaboratively to strengthen donor and volunteer impact and increase revenue. The role is part of the Eastern PA and NJ territory, a high-performing chapter with 21 staff, two Chapter Boards, and 17 events that collectively generate over $10 million in total net revenue. The position follows a hybrid schedule: two days per week in the office and three days working remotely and in the field. Local travel is required, and evening and weekend work may be needed. Responsibilities are allocated across fundraising and engagement (60%), volunteer management (20%), awareness (10%), and administration and management (10%). The coordinator implements revenue, engagement, stewardship, supporter acquisition and retention, volunteer engagement, and event logistics strategies; represents the organization and its mission; and maintains relevant policies and procedures.

Requirements

At least 2 years of fundraising experience, with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission-driven organization and revenue responsibilities exceeding $250,000.
Experience working directly with large-scale events such as walks or galas.
Demonstrated experience cultivating and providing ongoing stewardship to donors and supporters.
Experience partnering with active volunteers, including successfully working with a large network of passionate volunteers.
High energy, integrity, courage, empathy, and creativity; ability to meet individual objectives while supporting the chapter team.
Ability to manage event details and timelines, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines under pressure.
Ability to represent Breakthrough T1D’s mission enthusiastically and communicate clearly to inspire others to engage with and support the organization.
College degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to travel locally.
Evening and weekend work as needed.

Responsibilities

Implement revenue and engagement plans to drive chapter performance and year-over-year growth, including individual and corporate supporter growth within the assigned event portfolio.
Achieve personal event revenue goals and support overall event and chapter revenue and engagement goals.
Collaborate with chapter partners to implement annual strategies for donor engagement and stewardship across assigned events.
Implement timely and consistent stewardship strategies for event supporters in accordance with program standards.
Deploy event-portfolio tactics that build foundations and fundraising pipelines for the organization’s long-term success.
Implement strategies to retain, acquire, and activate event supporters to meet fundraising and participation goals.
Engage volunteers meaningfully and maintain productive working relationships with key volunteer partners.
Partner with volunteer leaders to solicit funding and other support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources.
Support Breakthrough T1D’s vision, mission, and priorities, and promote community opportunities related to research, advocacy, community engagement, and clinical trials.
Represent the organization’s interests, professionalism, and integrity in activities and relationships, following organizational standards.
Maintain departmental and organization-wide policies and procedures.
Develop expertise in fundraising management platforms, as appropriate.
Support event logistics to help ensure successful experiences for volunteers and participants.
Secure event sponsors and corporate teams to increase awareness and revenue for assigned events.
Provide one-to-one coaching on fundraising best practices to event participants and encourage fundraising activation.
Develop and implement recruitment and fundraising engagement events to increase participation and fundraising activation.