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.

About the role

This position coordinates the annual San Francisco Fight For Air Climb (FFA Climb) and supports the Fight For Air Climb in Los Angeles. Responsibilities include achieving revenue goals through participant and team recruitment, relationship building, and event execution. You will manage volunteers, timelines, logistics, event collateral, and platform management in a hybrid work environment based in San Ramon, California.

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, and supervise event day volunteers.
• Prepare reports as required.
• Execute the constituent engagement plan using various electronic systems.
• Work with 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 the 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; serve as special events lead on ROI.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the Development Manager or Executive Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management or a related field is preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant work experience will also be considered.
• 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.
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation; ability to travel within assigned area 30% of the time for meetings and conferences.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, with some overnights required.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies).
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Pay

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $46,800 and $54,000 per annum.

Benefits

• Paid Leave: 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days, and 15 sick days per year, as well as 12 company-paid holidays per year. Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.
• Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents, as well as 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.
• Retirement Plan: Eligible employees can participate in a 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, which offers matching employer contributions (up to 4%) and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions.