Development Coordinator
About the role
The Anne Arundel County Food Bank (AACFB) is seeking a Development Coordinator to join their team. This entry-level position within the Department of Development and External Relations supports the effective and accurate operations of the Development and External Relations Department.
Primary/Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Support gift processing through accurate data entry and timely receipting, including mailing acknowledgment and tax letters.
Support recognition and acknowledgment efforts to retain donors and strengthen relationships, including creating handwritten note cards for new and recaptured donors and assisting with mailings.
Aid in supporting individual donors seeking to make online donations.
Aid in the preparation of reports related to donations and gifts as assigned.
Aid in donor background research using internet-based resources.
Provide support for fundraising related activities, including research, meeting preparations, confirmations and follow-up, document preparation, and activity tracking.
Communications
Aid in monitoring social media platforms when needed.
Aid in collecting content ideas for AACFB publications.
Events
Aid in the planning, design, and execution of AACFB events.
Provide support, as needed, for large off-site food and funds drives, including post-event acknowledgment and stewardship.
Compile event-related data as assigned.
Volunteers
Aid in volunteer orientation on the front and back sorting lines, ensuring that large groups are supported within the warehouse environment.
Aid in volunteer orientation and management at Mobile Pantry distributions as assigned.
Secondary/Non-Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Aid in tours for select volunteer groups, including school groups interested in hosting a food drive.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education And Experience
A minimum of 1 year of Development-related experience preferred.
Experience with direct customer service required.
Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and experience with Google Suite, Zoom, and other virtual meeting platforms.
Experience in DonorPerfect is strongly preferred.
Experience with Constant Contact preferred.
Spanish language proficiency preferred.
Employment Type, Compensation, Benefits, Work Hours
Non-Exempt; Full-Time.
Hourly Wage: $21.00 – $25.00 per hour ($43,680 - $52,000 annualized salary); pay commensurate with experience.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance benefits are available.
12 Paid Holidays (plus paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s).
Paid Time Off (accrual of 80 hours for first year of employment).
3 Personal Days annually.
Retail Plan (403b) with employer match up to 3%.
Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Financial Assistance for Professional Development.
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Competencies
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to complete projects from start to finish with minimal oversight from supervisor.
Strong initiative and ability to meet deadlines.
Able to balance multiple activities and demands while maintaining work accuracy and quality.
Able to give and receive clear verbal and written instructions.
Strong self-awareness along with receptiveness to constructive feedback.
Openness to new ideas.
Able to work successfully in a team environment.
Able to maintain confidentiality regarding donor records and information.
Work Environment And Requirements
Able to sit at a desk for up to 8 hours per day.
Able to lift up to 35 lbs. and carry it from the warehouse across the parking lot.
Able to lift and set up display materials (tents, tables, chairs).
Able to stand for events, functions, and fundraisers for several hours at a time.
Must be punctual, dependable, and reliable - excellent attendance is crucial.
Occasional evening and weekend work required.
About Us
The mission of the Anne Arundel County Food Bank (AACFB) is to alleviate food insecurity in Anne Arundel County by partnering across our community to obtain and distribute nourishing food to our neighbors in need. For almost 40 years, our countywide food bank has served our Anne Arundel County neighbors in need by supplying free food and basic necessities to pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, schools, and other on-site feeding programs throughout the county. The AACFB currently partners with 76 network partners across 114 unique locations throughout Anne Arundel County.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Anne Arundel County Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.