Foundation Coordinator

Missoula County (MT)•Missoula, MT

58d•$30

About The Position

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The rate of pay for this position is $30.21 per hour. The Missoula County Department of Ecology and Extension is seeking a FOUNDATION COORDINATOR to join their team. This position directs and coordinates the fundraising and marketing efforts for the Healthy Acres, Healthy Communities Foundation of the Missoula County Department of Ecology & Extension.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required. Degrees best suited for this position include public administration, non-profit administration, and liberal arts.
Requires five years of experience in fundraising, development, grant writing and non-profit management.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and provides administrative leadership to a non-profit foundation.
Conducts and coordinates marketing and fundraising campaigns to support programs of the department.
Administers fundraising programs for major gift donations, corporate giving, planned giving, annual giving and special events including endowment campaigns and capital campaigns.
Solicits funding.
Coordinates with Department staff to research grant opportunities and solicit proposals, prepares grant applications and other documents including preparing forms and budgets; and conducting financial analysis for matching fund requirements.
Assists in administering grants received including receipting and disbursing funds; record keeping; preparing performance reports; and responsible for ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.
Develops and implements marketing strategy and communication plans for fundraising efforts in coordination with the Department Director and Foundation Board, including website presence and social media opportunities.
Develops and maintains a database of donor prospects and donors.
Acknowledges all gifts to the Healthy Acres, Healthy Communities Foundation and provides consistent stewardship to donors.
Researches and identifies potential funding sources including individuals, corporations and foundations.
Plans, organizes and solicits major gifts; establishes and maintains contact with individual and corporate donors.
Works with the Foundation Board and Department Director to develop the budget.
Administers and maintains financial reports for Foundation budget, gifts and expenses.
Prepares monthly reports.
Responsible for the preparation and filing of annual IRS 990 documents and State of Montana annual reports.
Coordinates audits as required/needed.
Maintains membership in professional organizations.
Makes public presentations about the Healthy Acres, Healthy Communities mission, goals and fundraising projects.