Foundation Engagement Coordinator - Foundation Development
About The Position
The Foundation Engagement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and implementing all aspects of prospect identification and presenting weekly findings to Foundation leadership. This role involves developing, planning, and implementing cultivation activities, including event planning, to support the engagement of potential prospects. These activities can range from individual tours to large gatherings. The coordinator will also update and prepare solicitation template materials, support donor stewardship through personalized correspondence and annual impact reports, and assist with market fundraising activities as determined by Foundation leadership. Additionally, they will coordinate the scheduling of appointments and committee meetings, oversee meeting details, briefings, and materials, and maintain accurate files and database records of prospects and donors. The role also involves assisting leadership with Foundation projects and representing the Foundation at community and development events.
Requirements
- High School Graduate.
- Typically requires 3 years of experience in non-profit development and fundraising with particular knowledge of major gift operations.
- Knowledge of non-profit fundraising best practices and various forms of development solicitation practices, including events, direct mail, telefunding.
- Proven success with direct donor solicitation and stewardship.
- Ability to assess and interpret the needs and wishes of prospective donors and translate into effective action plans.
- Proven success persuading and influencing others.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for building strong relationships with donors of all levels, volunteers, community leaders, corporate representatives and foundation officials.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite or similar products and experience using fundraising development software.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and implements all aspects of prospect identification and presents weekly findings to Foundation leadership.
- Develops, plans and implements cultivation activities inclusive of all necessary event planning to support the engagement of potential prospects.
- Updates and prepares solicitation template materials as needed for presentation to prospects and donors.
- Supports donor stewardship activities by ensuring each donor's gift is acknowledged through personalized correspondence and annual donor impact reports.
- Supports market fundraising activities determined by Foundation leadership.
- Coordinates scheduling of appointments and committee meetings.
- Oversees and prepares all meeting details, briefings, and materials.
- Maintains files and accurate database records of prospects and donors, and assists leadership with Foundation projects.
- Represents the Foundation at community and development events.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
