L’Arche Greater Washington, DC provides housing and support services to adults with intellectual disabilities in a community life of mutual transformation and joy! We are seeking our next Development Coordinator.
- Who: A successful Development Coordinator will be an innovative thinker and task-driven person. They will seek to enrich relationships while communicating L’Arche’s mission and raising the resources needed to further L’Arche’s impact. The role holds a wide range of fundraising responsibilities, including partnering with our Friendship Builder, managing the database, and cultivating gratitude for donors.
- Why: Our recent Development Coordinator was called back to serve in the Peace Corps, after being sent home due to the pandemic.
Areas of Responsibility:
Key Responsibilities:
- Gift-processing and database management 30%
- Daily management of fundraising record keeping and documentation in CRM system, and collaboration with finance team for coding and reconciliation.
- Preparation and distribution of all gift acknowledgements and tax receipts.
- Processes all general inquiries via phone, email, and physical mail.
- Coordination of fundraising activities 60 %
- Manage annual giving program:
- Execute campaigns and appeals through various media (mass mailings, email marketing, etc.).
- Collaborate with Communications and Outreach Manager on messaging and strategy for digital fundraising campaigns, annual reports, etc.
- Develop fresh tools to connect with new audiences of potential supporters.
- Donor cultivation and stewardship:
- Manage donor experience and stewardship plans for current, prospective, and lapsed donors to them in the work of L’Arche and grow their annual giving.
- Create innovative ways to acknowledge and show donors the impact of their gift; exceed donor expectations with creative ways to show our appreciation.
- Lead corporate sponsorship strategy
- Design and implement strategy and solicit gifts to support spring fundraising event.
- Development and Communication team coordination 10%
- Coordinate development team meetings and board development committee meetings.
- Co-work with Friendship Builder to extend the L’Arche community through friend-raising.
- Manage relationships with third party fundraising organizations, event coordinators, and other development and communications vendors.
- Create and collaborate on key website functions
Other Development and Communications duties as assigned, based on needs, skillset and interests!
Skills/Experience:
Qualifications:
- Experience and desire to work with people with disabilities.
- Ability to communicate the mission of L’Arche with passion and integrity.
- Ability to thrive in a donor-driven environment.
- Optimistic and proactive approach to detail-oriented work.
- Motivated by creating new relationships and meeting strategic financial goals.
- Effective time management, prioritization with strong initiative and independence; a self-starter and idea generator.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital marketing and communications systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising and experience making direct fundraising solicitations.
- Solid understanding, or ability to learn of CRM system.
- Bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years of experience in Nonprofit development, preferred.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary & Benefits:
- Meaningful, mission-based, and community-focused work.
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, 5% matching 401k contributions after 1 year.
- Professional Development Opportunities with inclusion focus.
- Flexible schedule 60% virtual, 40% in person, with some evenings and weekends.
- Hourly rate between $18-$28, based on experience.
- Local travel within the DMV occasionally required.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 27 2022
Active Until:
Jun 27 2022
Hiring Organization:
L'Arche Greater Washington DC
industry:
Nonprofit