Development Coordinator

Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. is seeking a Development Coordinator to design and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies. The role involves managing donor relations, implementing annual fundraising campaigns, and cultivating individual and corporate donor relationships.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 1-3 years of development experience, superb communication skills, and should be proficient with fundraising software. The role includes significant travel within the service area.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional experience in development.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of donor relations and gift processing.
• Develop and implement annual fundraising campaigns.
• Cultivate relationships with individual and corporate donors.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Fundraising proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Little Green Light or similar fundraising software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Established in 1976 as a partnership between residents, funders, and local government, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) is a non-profit, community development corporation affiliated with NeighborWorks® America. INHS is dedicated to expanding the housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents of Tompkins, Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, and Tioga counties. It seeks to foster communities that embrace diversity, equity and sustainability in ways that produce lasting outcomes.

Job Description

The Development Coordinator works in tandem with the Director of Communications to design and execute a comprehensive development strategy for INHS. The Development Coordinator supports the implementation of annual fundraising, major gifts, and future capital campaigns.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Relations & Essential Duties

• Manage the recording and processing of all gifts, working in conjunction with the Finance and Accounting Managers.
• Run donor reports, as needed.
• Prepare and send thank you notes and donation receipts to donors in a timely fashion, including per traditional mail and email.
• Encourage monthly supporters to continue giving by emailing and calling them when their credit card expires.
• Maintain donor contact reports in donor software and update donor profiles, as needed.
• Proofread other team members’ work when needed.

Annual Giving

• In coordination with the Director of Community Relations (DCR), develop and manage the phases of planning and implementing an annual fundraising campaign directed to businesses, individuals and foundations.
• With guidance from Executive Director (ED) and DCR, assist in the cultivation and stewardship of current and prospective individual and corporate donors, including prospect management, research, solicitation, and recognition.
• Create and implement a communications strategy for the annual campaign.
• Maintain donor records and report on annual campaign progress.

Major Gifts & Fund Development

• Provide oversight to programs to increase giving from past, present and prospective major donors.
• With support from ED and CRD, identify major donors and cultivate relationships.
• With assistance from CRD, develop, plan and implement major donor events.
• Research and develop communication regarding alternate methods of giving.

Marketing and Communication

• Support marketing and communications efforts as designated by the DCR, including, but not limited to, social media, donor campaign marketing, and program outreach.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of donor, volunteer, and outreach events.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience in development.

Superb written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to craft messages and approaches to diverse audiences. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Must pass a criminal background check.

Intermediate proficiency in Windows-based software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and fundraising software.

Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the INHS mission to revitalize neighborhoods and to assist low to moderate income people in obtaining quality housing on a long-term basis.

Preferred: Advanced proficiency in Little Green Light or similar fundraising software.

Travel

Travel around the service area, including out-of-county, will occur routinely. A valid driver’s license and access to transportation is required.

INHS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. INHS is a Tompkins County Living Wage Certified Employer.

Additional Information: This description is not to be taken as a limiting document. Other duties may be assigned.