Careers and Job Opportunities

Development Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The Development Coordinator supports The Haven of Grace in advancing its mission to serve pregnant unhoused women and their families by providing proactive and detailed administrative assistance. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position focuses on managing the donor database, processing acknowledgments, maintaining accurate records of donor interactions, and contributing to donor cultivation and stewardship efforts. The Development Coordinator will thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with team members to achieve the organization’s development goals. This is an in-office position with limited remote work privileges. The role also requires the ability to work in an urban environment and interact respectfully with clients who have been historically underserved or economically disadvantaged.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Technical Proficiency

• Donor Management Software: Proficiency in managing donor databases, with strong expertise in Raiser’s Edge, including tracking donations, generating reports, and maintaining accurate donor records.

• Blackbaud Skills: Ability to effectively navigate the Blackbaud suite of tools, including online giving, event management, and running analytics. Expertise in Raiser’s Edge is strongly preferred.

• Data Entry & Management: Meticulous attention to detail in maintaining up-todate and accurate donor and financial records.

• Interface with Accounting: Collaborate with financial staff to ensure data congruity and integrity and understand audit requirements.

• Reporting & Analytics: Proficient in creating and analyzing reports, dashboards, and metrics to track fundraising goals, donor retention, and engagement.

• MS Office Suite: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly in Excel and Word.

Fundraising Knowledge

• Campaign Management: Knowledge of organizing, executing, and tracking fundraising campaigns such as annual appeals, capital campaigns, and major gift programs.

• Donor Relations: Coordinate donor relations to ensure supporters feel valued and appreciated, maintaining strong relationships built on dignity and respect.

• Grant Support: Assist in grant research and proposal development by providing relevant donor information and utilizing database tools.

COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION

• Stakeholder Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage donors, partners, and internal teams with campaign updates and progress reports.

• Collaboration: Work closely with development, finance, and program teams to ensure accurate data flow across departments and align fundraising efforts with organizational goals.

• Event Support: Provide logistical support for fundraising events, utilizing donor management software for event coordination, ticketing, and donor follow-up.

PROBLEM-SOLVING & ADAPTABILITY

• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot database and system issues to ensure the smooth functionality of donor management systems.

• Flexibility: Adapt to evolving fundraising strategies, technology updates, and organizational goals.

COMPLIANCE, ETHICS, AND INTEGRITY

• Data Security: Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and best practices for protecting donor information, upholding the Donor Bill of Rights.

• Ethical Fundraising: Adhere to ethical standards in all fundraising activities, ensuring transparency and donor trust.

• Integrity: Exhibit honesty, responsibility, and uphold strong moral principles in every task.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 5 years of experience in donor or CRM database management.

• Ability to work effectively in an urban environment and demonstrate empathy, respect, and understanding when engaging with clients who have been historically underserved or economically disadvantaged.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Meredith Friedman at meredithf@raiseupcollaborative.com