Part-Time Fundraising Development Coordinator

Domestic Violence Service Center•Wilkes-Barre, PA

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About The Position

The Part-Time Fundraising Development Coordinator is responsible for procuring funding for the work of the agency by promoting, educating and providing awareness of programs and services, and corporate and community relations, discovering funding opportunities, data collection and research, donor database management, and events planning.

Requirements

BA/BS in Business, Communications, Marketing, Social Work, Nonprofit Administration, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 2 years’ successful experience in fund-raising and public relation.
Outstanding verbal and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills and public speaking.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to deal with/and relate to all people of various and diverse backgrounds in a fair and non-judgmental manner especially women and children.
Successful experience in contracts management in a non-profit setting.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
An understanding of and commitment to client self-determination.
An understanding of feminist philosophy and issues; of problems faced by victims of domestic violence; and of problems faced by disadvantaged and homeless women.
PA Child Abuse History Clearance; PA Criminal Background Check, FBI Criminal Background Check.
Driver’s license, access to a motor vehicle, adequate insurance.
Willingness to work toward the goals of the agency according to DVSC philosophy and policy; and to accept further education/training to develop skills appropriate to the position.
Proficiency with MS Office required – MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines
Ability to learn and use other industry specific software, including donor databases
Ability to lift, push, pull up to 25 lbs occasionally
Ability to be on your feet and to sit at a desk/computer for extended periods of time
Ability to climb stairs and ramps, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, squat, lift, grasp, speak, hear, and see objects
Ability to respond quickly to sounds; ability to see and respond to dangerous/crisis situations

Nice To Haves

Established and relevant professional contacts and networks a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with new funding sources (i.e.; federal, state, local, foundation, corporate, community and individual) while representing the DVSC.
Assess market needs and funding trends in Luzerne and Carbon Counties.
Develop and implement short and long range fund raising and public relations strategies.
Develop budgets, prepare remarks, and organize arrangements for fund-raising events.
Monitor, circulate, track, and review information on funding opportunities.
Work closely with the Board of Directors Marketing & Fundraising Committee chair to strengthen the Committee and support its activities; communicate development activities to the Committee and other members of Board of Director.
Research and propose new ideas for fund raising events/projects.
Coordinate all planning and communications for fund raising events.
Prepare and manage budget activities for fund raising events.
Handle various administrative activities and special events as assigned by the Board.
Engage Board Members and enlist help from them for event planning, coordination, implementation, & management to facilitate a successful outcome
Implement, manage, and maintain a donor database.
Develop and implement donor recognition program.
Arrange company visits and presentations for Board Members, staff, and for the purpose of community awareness, and introducing DVSC services to potential corporate sponsors.
Work with the staff on programs and events, assisting in organizing projects, correspondence, publications, grants, and various daily general items and outreach efforts.
Cultivate and maintain media contacts and promote awareness and the efforts of DVSC through such contacts.
Assist in establishing a presence in Luzerne and Carbon Counties through publicity, coordination & implementation of events and functions.
Assist in the design and implementation of public relations/marketing materials.
Ensure the regular production of the DVSC Newsletter, THE ADVOCATE, press releases, and public service announcements.
Coordinate the production and distribution of awareness information to the community and other systems.
Provide outreach/education program presentations to community groups, service organizations, corporations, etc.
Maintain and update agency website.
Maintain files of all substantial project-related literature and information.
Assisting staff in day-to-day agency work and special projects as assigned.
Other tasks as directed by the Board and/or Executive Director.