Development Coordinator

Breakthrough T1D; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible spending and commuter benefit

Job summary

Breakthrough T1D seeks a Development Coordinator to execute fundraising events in SE Michigan, focusing on donor engagement and volunteer leadership. You will build relationships with supporters, oversee event portfolios, and help grow revenue while advancing the organization’s mission.

In this role, you will work in a hybrid setting, balancing in-office collaboration with field activities and community events.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fundraising experience in a mission-driven org with revenue responsibilities over $250k.
• Experience partnering with active volunteers and managing large networks.
• Strong communication, integrity, and team collaboration; able to work evenings/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive fundraising revenue and engagement plans for the assigned event portfolio.
• Secure and retain table hosts, guests, and sponsors; oversee auction procurement.
• Manage volunteer engagement and cultivate donor relationships to grow revenue and impact.
• Represent Breakthrough T1D with professionalism and uphold organizational standards.

Skills

Fundraising

Volunteer engagement

Donor stewardship

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor management software

Job description

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community -- breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. We provide resources and guidance that makes it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment -- we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes.

Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. Always, we are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it.

Summary

The Development Coordinator (DC) at Breakthrough T1D is integral in the day-to-day execution of fundraising event efforts to support our organizational strategy and mission. Their relationships with constituents and donors on behalf of Breakthrough T1D will ensure the expansion of our reach to support maximum chapter and event growth to further our mission.

The Development Coordinator role focuses on relationship building with donors and fundraising volunteers within their assigned event portfolio, driving impact and strengthening both donor and volunteer impact resulting in increased revenue and results.

The SE Michigan Chapter is a subset of the Michigan Territory, one of the top performing territories in country, which plays a vital role in the organization’s success. The Michigan Territory has 12 staff, 2 Chapter Boards and 10+ events collectively driving over $4 million in total net revenue.

We have a hybrid work schedule, in office two days a week and working remotely and in the field three days a week.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Engagement – 60%

• Implement revenue and engagement plans that drive new levels of performance and year-over-year growth in the chapter. This includes driving individual and corporate supporter growth within assigned event portfolio.
• Responsible for achieving personal event revenue goals and supporting the achievement of overall event, and ultimately chapter revenue and engagement goals.
• Secure and retain table hosts, guests, and event sponsors, and oversee all aspects of auction procurement efforts.
• In collaboration with chapter partners, implement annual strategies that will drive growth of assigned event portfolio donor engagement and stewardship at the event level.
• Implement stewardship strategies of all event supporters that align to programstandards; ensuring they are done timely and consistently throughout the year.
• Deploy tactics and strategies within event portfolio that drive foundation and pipeline building activities in support of long-term success of organization.
• Implement strategies to retain, acquire and activate supporters in events that will ensure fundraising, and participation goals are met for current and future activities.

Volunteer Management – 20%

• Ensure meaningful engagement of volunteers at all levels and engage in good working relationships with key volunteer partners.
• Partner with volunteer leadership to solicit funding and other support from individuals, corporations, foundations and other sources of funding and/or influence.

Awareness – 10%

• Support and maintain the vision, mission, and priorities of Breakthrough T1D.
• Demonstrate an educated and enthusiastic understanding of Breakthrough T1D’s mission and research therapeutics. Promote mission engagement opportunities throughout the community in the areas of research, advocacy, and community engagement and clinical trials.
• Represent the interests, professionalism, and integrity of Breakthrough T1D in all activities and relationships through a commitment to organizational standards and leadership by personal example.

Administration and Management – 10%

• Maintain departmental and organization-wide policies and procedures
• Develops expertise in fundraising management platforms, as appropriate.
• Support event logistics as needed to ensure successful and smooth event experiences for volunteers and event participants.

Requirements

• 2+ years of fundraising experience, with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission-driven organization with revenue responsibilities more than $250k; experience working directly in large scale events (walk, gala, etc.). Demonstrated experience in cultivation and on-going stewardship of donors and supporters.
• Experience partnering with strong and active volunteers, including working successfully with a large network of passionate volunteers.
• Demonstrate a high degree of energy, integrity, courage, empathy, and creativity. A team player who can achieve individual objectives and support those of the entire chapter team.
• Proven ability to successfully manage various event details, timelines, and skilled in efficient time management. Able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to be an enthusiastic spokesperson/representative of Breakthrough T1D’s mission. Clear communicator with ability to inspire others to engage and support an organization’s mission.
• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel locally required. Evening and weekend work as needed.

Essential Functions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

Breakthrough T1D offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, voluntary benefits, flexible spending and commuter benefit accounts, an employee assistance program (EAP), life and disability insurance, performance-based bonuses, and generous paid time off. Benefits may vary by job level and full time or part time status.

Additional Information

Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. Breakthrough T1D will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

Breakthrough T1D supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.