Development Coordinator -Fundraising

The Village of St. Edward

Akron (OH)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Part time

33 hours ago

Be an early applicant

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental Coverage

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition and Certification Reimb

Employee Assistance Program

403b with employer match

Life Insurance

CEU opportunities

Wellness Programs with Rewards

Job summary

The Village of St. Edward is seeking a Development Coordinator to assist with fundraising efforts, donor stewardship, and marketing communications to raise support for its mission.

The role emphasizes accurate record keeping, grant and sponsorship activities, and coordinating programs and events. The candidate will produce timely communications and help plan campaigns, with opportunities to contribute across foundation activities and donor reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years' experience in fundraising, relationship management, marketing/communications, non-profit and/or long-term care is highly regarded.
Ability to problem-solve, work collaboratively on joint projects and individually as needed.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple detail-oriented tasks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to develop engaging content with creativity and purpose.
Excellent writing, presentation, persuasion and listening skills; must be able to speak in front of a group.

Responsibilities

Build/cultivate, maintain and steward relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporate partners to encourage contributions.
Establish and maintain open, professional communications with residents, families, donors, vendors, volunteers and staff.
Communicate with residents, families, donors, vendors, staff and interdisciplinary team clearly and tactfully.
Assist in developing and implementing strategies for annual and seasonal campaigns.
Manage direct mailings, email and social media campaigns as directed.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship Mgmt

Marketing/Communications

Non-profit

Written Communication

Content Creation

Problem Solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Fundraising software

Job description

Location: 3131 Smith Road

Fairlawn, OH

Job Id:3574

# of Openings:1

Non-exempt; hourly position

Must be able to travel to all campuses

(Summit, Medina, Portage County)

The Village of St. Edward is a not-for-profit organization that supports each person as a valued member of this community. We foster a compassionate environment by promoting excellence in service and a community of belonging with Christ-centered care.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

In accordance with the mission and values of The Village of St. Edward, under direction of the Vice President of Development, the Development Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the organization and execution of fundraising efforts for The Village of St. Edward. The Development Coordinator is responsible for performing, supporting, and promoting activities to ensure exceptional record keeping and stewardship of donors, grantors, and sponsors as well as ensuring that all fundraising and donor activities elevate financial support for and awareness of The Village of St. Edward's mission. The Development Coordinator produces accurate and timely marketing & communications pieces and participates in the coordination and execution of programs and special events.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years' experience in fundraising, relationship management, marketing/communications, non-profit and/or long-term care is highly regarded.
Ability to problem-solve, work collaboratively on joint projects and individually as needed.
Strong organizational skills, with strong ability to set priorities and manage multiple detail-oriented tasks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to develop engaging content with creativity and purpose.
Excellent writing, presentation, persuasion and listening skills; must be able to confidently speak in front of a group
Strong writing, editing, proofreading and layout/design skills are essential.
High degree of problem-solving abilities.
Superior project, time and organizational management skills.
Flexibility with changes in task and priorities along with using sound judgment.
Able to multitask and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
Wide degree of creativity and attention to detail.
Self-motivated, self-starter, and team player with a positive and professional approach to management.
Experienced with MS Office and working knowledge of fundraising software preferred.
Good physical and mental health
Possesses the ability to bend, stoop and reach at different angles.
Walks stand and sits intermittently during the day.
Engages with public, personnel and residents under all conditions.
Travels to and participates in meetings, fundraisers and seminars.
Ability to be flexible with hours of work to attend fundraising activities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT AN ALL INCLUSIVE LIST)

Build/cultivate, maintain and steward relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporate partners to encourage contributions
Establish and maintain open, professional communications with residents, families, donors, vendors, volunteers and staff
Communicate with and listen to the residents, families, donors, vendors, staff and interdisciplinary team in a concise, tactful and considerate manner
Assist in developing and implementing strategies for annual and seasonal campaigns
Manage and complete accurate appeals including but not limited to direct mailings, email and social media campaigns as directed
Manage print production of marketing and communications per Foundation and The Village of St. Edward guidelines
Assist in development, writing and production of biannual Foundation newsletter and other communication avenues as directed
Research potential funding sources, identify new funding opportunities, and provide educated information to the appropriate individuals
Manage, write, and submit grant proposals and reports
Assist in the planning, coordination and execution of Foundation events throughout the year, including the annual VillageFEST
Attend community meetings and functions to professionally represent The Village of St. Edward Foundation
Evaluate the success of fundraising initiatives, track progress toward financial goals and create donor reports
Assist in identification of Planned Giving prospects and Planned Giving initiatives
Maintain and update messaging through communication services such as Touchtown
Provide accurate and timely messaging, reports, and various other items to appropriate individuals
Perform other duties as assigned.