Development Coordinator

The Centers • Cleveland, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Coordinator will play a vital role in the organization's fundraising efforts by supporting prospect research and management, coordinating the associate board, and assisting in donor relations and event planning. This position is in-person with Hybrid possibility (3 Days in-office; 2 Days Remote).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management).
• Minimum of one year of experience in development, prospect research, or a related fundraising role.
• Proficiency in donor management software like Raiser's Edge and prospect research tools.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize information from various sources.
• Commitment to the organization's mission and values.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Fundraising Skills: Knowledge of fundraising strategies and techniques, including grant writing, donor engagement, and event planning.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing initiatives to secure financial support for the organization.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities to effectively articulate the organization’s mission, goals, and needs to potential donors, stakeholders, and the community.
• Building and maintaining relationships with partners and supporters.
• Research and Analytical Skills: Capability to conduct thorough research on funding opportunities, potential grants, and donor demographics.
• Analytical skills to assess the effectiveness of fundraising strategies and adapt approaches based on data insights.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating timelines, resources, and stakeholder engagements to ensure fundraising goals are met efficiently and effectively.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with donor management software and fundraising platforms, along with basic knowledge of data management and reporting tools.
• Proficiency in using digital communication platforms for outreach and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Prospect Research and Management
• Identify, research, and analyze potential and existing major gift prospects using a range of tools and resources (wealth screenings, databases like Raiser's Edge research tools like Research Point and public records).
• Prepare comprehensive prospect profiles detailing financial capacity, philanthropic interests, and relationships, for use by Development Officers in donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Validate prospect ratings and wealth screening results, analyzing financial indicators, affiliations, and philanthropic history.
• Manage prospect assignments and move management processes within the donor database, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Monitor news and trends relevant to potential donors and philanthropy, proactively identifying new prospects.
• Generate reports and presentations on prospect research findings and fundraising progress.
• Collaborate with gift officers and other development staff on research requests, prospect strategy discussions, and cultivation plan.
• Associate Board Management
• Serve as the primary liaison and point of contact for the Associate Board
• Coordinate and support Associate Board activities including recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing engagement.
• Facilitate communication between the Associate Board, staff, and the governing Board.
• Track Associate Board fundraising efforts and ensure accurate reporting and acknowledgment.
• Help plan and execute fundraising events and initiatives driven by the Associate Board.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to maximize the Associate Board's contributions to fundraising and organizational goals.
• General Development Support
• Coordinate with program staff to identify volunteer opportunities and match the Associate Board, as well as corporate groups and individuals with opportunities for hands on volunteering.
• Maintain and update donor records in the organization's CRMDraft and send donor communications, including monthly donor emails.
• Coordinate logistics and track timelines for donor events and meetings, including invitation and reservation lists.
• Maintain the social media presence to support the Associate Board activities.
• Provide general administrative support to the Development team as needed.
• Other Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level