Development Coordinator

Walking Mountains • Avon, CO

1d • $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Development Coordinator is a highly organized, detail - oriented professional who provides essential administrative and logistical support to the Development Team. This position is a full-time year-round position that will report to the Development Manager. The role plays a vital part in the success of the department by supporting all aspects of fundraising and stewardship events, including our signature gala, A Taste of Nature, EdVentures and Holiday Open House, and taking a lead on the gala’s live and online auction. The ideal candidate is a proactive, problem solver who enjoys working both behind the scenes and donor-facing to ensure that every interaction and event is executed with success.

Requirements

• Extremely well organized with the ability to efficiently multi-task.
• Excellent written and oral communication skill
• Strong interpersonal skills, an upbeat attitude and a calm, professional demeanor
• Ability to interact with donors and prospects with a “hospitality mindset”.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Google Suite along with the proficiencies necessary to quickly utilize Bloomerang (donor database), including experience utilizing Excel, Google Sheets and Google Docs to fulfill the requirements of the position outlined above.
• Effective collaborator, when working across departments, including Development, Programs, Marketing, and Finance, along with outside vendors and partners.
• Attention to detail, timelines and related deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of previous event management and production skills; eye for organizing events that appeal to donors and prospects.
• 1 year of non-profit work.
• Experience with cash and in-kind solicitations or similar sales or non-profit experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Development Team with the planning and execution of our A Taste of Nature annual gala (early July).
• Lead the administration of ATON live and online auctions, including solicitations as well as item, gift certificate, photo and logo procurement and related tracking, description writing, auction displays and winner fulfillment.
• Support the Development Manager in all aspects of non-fundraising development related events, including, but not limited to, EdVentures, Corporate Partner activations, and the Holiday Open House.
• Responsible for venue setup and breakdown, F&B, and remote meeting A/V set up for various meetings and initiatives, including Development Team, Development Committee, ATON Committee, and Board of Trustee meetings and retreats.
• Maintain Development Team storage area and tracking/replenishment of inventory, including event decor, supplies, and donor apparel and alcohol inventory.
• Obtain in-kind donations to support development related events as needed from time to time (e.g. flowers, alcohol, food, services).
• Support the Development Manager in the creation and maintenance of individual non-fundraising event budgets against budgeted expenses for the fiscal year.
• Support the Development Manager in the creation and maintenance of event planning timelines and action items for non-fundraising development related events and initiatives.
• Support the Development Team by conducting prospect and current and lapsed donor research.
• Assist the Development Manager in exploring a possible second event to engage the next generation of donors,
• Represent Walking Mountains at all Eagle County Gives meetings and events and provide the minimum required level of volunteer support to maintain its membership status.
• Participate in regular Development Team, Development Committee, and All-Staff meetings along with All Staff and Development retreats.
• Create individual annual plan.
• Attend community events as requested to provide logistical support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Heath, Dental and Vision insurance program
• 401K match program
• Professional development funding opportunities
• Discounted ski pass & WMSC program registration fees
• Access to discounted clothing and gear programs
• 15 days PTO in the first year, 2 days for volunteer opportunities,12 days of sick leave for you or to care for a member of your immediate family, and 12 holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees