Development Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for SARSEF’s corporate sponsors, providing responsive, proactive, and personable communication
• Build and steward authentic relationships with current sponsors to deepen engagement and support long-term renewal
• Manage sponsor fulfillment and logistics, including delivery of benefits such as logo placement, booth space, and public recognition, coordinating with marketing team
• Maintain a sponsorship renewal calendar and lead outreach
• Collaborate with the CDO to develop strategies for engaging employees at partner organizations as individual donors
• Support CDO and Executive Assistant in recruiting and stewarding Sponsored Award donors, including outreach to prospective sponsors, processing awards, and managing communications from sign-up through the SARSEF Fair
• Research and cultivate prospective corporate sponsors to grow SARSEF’s funding base
• Represent SARSEF at business, chamber, and community council events to build visibility and relationships
• Stay informed of SARSEF programming to be able to authentically communicate and engage donors and sponsors in SARSEF’s work
• Develop donor communications plans based on sponsor and donor segments
• Collect, analyze, and distribute data for corporate partner and foundation grant reports
• Assist with planning and on-site execution of SARSEF program and donor events
• Coordinate sponsor logistics at events, including booth setup, signage, recognition, and more
• Coordinate Sponsored Award logistics, including payment processing, judging participation, and sponsor recognition at the Awards Ceremony and STEM Expo
• Support post-event follow-up with sponsors and attendees
• Support CDO with individual donor outreach, stewardship, and acknowledgment campaigns
• We are looking for applicants with:
• Previous corporate sponsorships, event coordination, and/or donor relations experience
• Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shift priorities based on mission-driven needs
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends to support SARSEF events
• Commitment to SARSEF’s mission and values
• Experience with Microsoft Office/Google Suite (Word, Excel, Gmail, Drive)
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential donor and sponsor information with a commitment to excellent stewardship
• Proficiency with databases and donor management systems, Bloomerang and Airtable a plus!
• Ownership of and initiative in your work
• Openness to give and receive feedback in a collaborative environment
• Commitment to support a fundraising model that is anti-racist and based on principles of community-centric fundraising

Requirements

• Must pass a Pima County fingerprint clearance.

Benefits

• Compensation and Time
• The starting salary of this position is $48,000 – $53,000 DOE with potential for higher through tenure and performance.
• Position includes employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance, unlimited sick time, generous vacation time, and paid holidays starting at day one.
• Upon completion of the first 90 days, the position includes a 5% 401k match.
• SARSEF’s office runs on a hybrid model with flexibility to work from home and to set up a schedule that works for you and your work upon completion of the first 90 days.