Development & Outreach Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities

• Development & Fundraising
  • Support and implement the Center's individual giving and corporate fundraising efforts.
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors and corporate partners.
  • Maintain a pipeline of prospective donors and corporate partners and support the Executive Director and Board in major fundraising efforts.
  • Develop donor and fundraising-related materials (e.g., appeals).
• Donor & CRM Management
  • Maintain accurate and timely records within the CRM/donor database.
  • Ensure timely donor acknowledgments within the CRM/donor database.
  • Generate basic reports and tracking information to monitor fundraising activity, donor engagement, and progress toward development goals.
• Community Outreach
  • Represent the Center at events and other public opportunities to increase awareness.
  • Coordinate tabling, community engagement, and other general outreach activities.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with businesses, community groups, and other potential supporters.
  • Identify opportunities to connect community outreach with donor cultivation and fundraising.
• Events
  • Coordinate the Center's two primary annual events in collaboration with the volunteer ambassador board, Board of Directors, Executive Director, and partners.
  • Coordinate event logistics, communications, sponsorships, volunteers, and follow-up.
  • Evaluate events and recommend improvements to increase return on investment.
• Communications & Digital Presence
  • Coordinate the Center's newsletter and maintain current and accurate website content.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director on social media management.
  • Develop basic communications and promotional materials supporting development and outreach.
• Organizational Collaboration
  • Work directly with the Executive Director to implement the annual development and outreach priorities.
  • Collaborate across the Center to identify opportunities to advance fundraising, engagement, and visibility.
  • Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate judgment when communicating about the Center, the children and families it serves, and its work.
  • Perform other duties consistent with the position's role and organizational needs.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education or relevant professional experience.
• At least two years of experience in fundraising, business development, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Proficiency with common office technology and social media platforms.
• Ability to represent the Center professionally in community settings and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred

• Experience with nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, or corporate sponsorships.
• Experience with a donor CRM/database, website management, and marketing management.
• Experience working with community organizations, nonprofits, or other mission-driven organizations.

Benefits

• Base salary of $50,000 to $60,000.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (65% of employee premiums covered).
• Matching retirement plan.
• 12 days of paid vacation per year.
• 12 days of sick leave.
• Unlimited comp time.
• All federal holidays (except Thanksgiving, assuming the role is needed for Turkey Trot).