Development Department Coordinator

About the Role

The Development Coordinator assists the Associate Executive Director in planning and implementing all fundraising and special event activities, as well as community relations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement all aspects of fundraising events (i.e. Rail Trail 10-Miler, The Arc Ball and Auction, Direct Mail Campaign)
• Maintain The Arc of York and Adams Counties membership base
• Manage and maintain the donor database (including mailing lists, donations, events)
• Record and acknowledge contributions to The Arc of York and Adams Counties
• Attend Development committees and subcommittee meetings
• Assist Associate Executive Director in the acquisition of sponsorships and major gifts
• Provide assistance as needed for third-party events and fundraisers
• Attend any organization-related community relations activity as it pertains to or benefits The Arc of York and Adams Counties
• Speak as a United Way “Storyteller” on behalf of The Arc of York County
• Assist the Associate Executive Director in grant research and writing
• Relief for Receptionist during breaks, lunch, etc.
• Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Ability to engage donors and prospects verbally and in writing with sincerity and enthusiasm
• Knowledge of geography of York and Adams Counties is helpful, but not required
• Ability to work together with other staff as a team member
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Mastery of English language
• Basic math skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
• Proficiency in donor databases
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Ability to educate others effectively
• Very good oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills that put people at ease
• Network with professionals from other organizations in the best interests of the client and The Arc of York and Adams Counties
• Obtain and integrate bits of information effectively
• Coordinate multiple efforts
• Time management
• Maintain confidentiality

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move at least 15 lbs
• Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, reach, extend, lift, and carry weights
• Frequently use hands to finger, handle, and reach with arms and hands below or at the waist level and above shoulder height
• Able to pull, push, lift, or carry
• Able to stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl
• Constantly able to talk or communicate, hear, taste, or smell
• Specific vision abilities may include close vision and color vision, with the ability to adjust focus
• Exposed to all outside weather conditions (including but not limited to sun, rain, heat, cold, snow, etc.), dust, and fumes while working
• Moderate noise level, rarely loud

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years’ experience in development and fundraising activities in a non-profit setting

Background checks required: Child Line Pennsylvania State Police, FBI Finger Printing, DMV. Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, car insurance, and vehicle registration required.

Accommodations

The employee is responsible for making the employer aware of the need for accommodation. The Arc will make accommodations to an extent possible. Accommodations cannot impact effectiveness of the employee and cannot cause undue business hardship to The Arc or its programs.