Development Coordinator

American Lung Association • San Ramon, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Coordinator. Working as a member of the Development department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy. Works together with the Development Team to coordinate the annual San Francisco Fight For Air Climb (FFA Climb). Responsible for achieving revenue goals through participant and team recruitment and relationship building. This position also has responsibility for supporting the Fight For Air Climb in Los Angeles. Plays a key role in the execution of events through the management of volunteers, timeline, logistics, event collateral, and platform management. The position is located at the American Lung Association’s San Ramon, California office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.

Requirements

• One or two years of fundraising experience preferred with experience recruiting and coordinating volunteers.
• Superb organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail and independent follow-through in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills with website communication, social media and database systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A team player with a positive attitude; comfortable working with all levels of staff
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 30% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management or a related field is preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant work experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Together with the Development Manager, implement the area development plan through special events and other revenue sources.
• Coordinate planning for fundraising or stewardship events.
• Recruit, train & supervise event day volunteers.
• Prepare reports as required.
• Execute the constituent engagement plan using various electronic systems.
• Work together with members of the events team to meet or exceed annual revenue goals.
• Participate in the creation, planning and implementation of new and existing projects.
• Coordinate and oversee event logistics: develop and monitor event project timelines and implementation.
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve favorable prices that ensure adherence to established budget.
• Prepare and monitor ongoing event progress reports.
• Recruit, coordinate and coach community event team captains and volunteers.
• Cultivate relationships and effectively engage volunteers.
• Work with the Development Team to increase event participation and revenue.
• Serve as liaison for customer service and troubleshooting for signature events and internal kickoffs.
• Serve as location lead for the development of event websites and content updates, utilizing ALA best practices, software and guidelines.
• Coordinate the implementation of e-communications, mailings and donor acknowledgements.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications department to create and disseminate special events promotional materials.
• Oversee the utilization of ALA databases and e-commerce platforms, Donor Drive & ROI, serves as special events lead on ROI.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the Development Manager or Executive Director.

Benefits

• 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter)
• 2 personal days
• 15 sick days per year
• 12 company-paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees
• medical plans
• dental plans
• vision plans
• voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life/AD&D insurance
• company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability Insurance coverage
• 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• matching employer contributions (up to 4%)
• year-end discretionary non-elective contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree