Development Department Coordinator

The Arc of York & Adams Counties; York (York County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of York & Adams Counties is seeking a Development Coordinator to assist the Associate Executive Director in planning and implementing fundraising and special events, as well as community relations.

This role involves coordinating Rail Trail 10-Miler, The Arc Ball and Auction, donor database management, sponsorships, major gifts, and grant research while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in development and fundraising in a non-profit setting.
• Ability to engage donors and prospects verbally and in writing with sincerity and enthusiasm.
• Strong written and oral communication, time management and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement fundraising events and community relations activities.
• Maintain membership base and donor database including lists, donations, and events.
• Record and acknowledge contributions; provide grant research assistance.
• Attend development committees and assist with sponsorships and major gifts.
• Support third-party events and related community outreach as needed.

Skills

Donor engagement

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Time management

Meet deadlines

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education/training in fundraising

Education

Non-profit fundraising education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Donor databases

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Description

The Development Coordinator assists the Associate Executive Director for The Arc in planning and implementing all fundraising and special event activities, as well as community relations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement all aspects of fundraising events (i.e. Rail Trail 10-Miler, The Arc Ball and Auction, Direct Mail Campaign)
• Maintain The Arc of York and Adams Counties membership base
• Manage and maintain the donor database (including mailing lists, donations, events)
• Record and acknowledge contributions to The Arc of York and Adams Counties
• Attend Development committees and subcommittee meetings
• Assist Associate Executive Director in the acquisition of sponsorships and major gifts
• Provide assistance as needed for third-party events and fundraisers
• Attend any organization-related community relations activity as it pertains to or benefits The Arc of York and Adams Counties
• Speak as a United Way “Storyteller” on behalf of The Arc of York County
• Assist the Associate Executive Director in grant research and writing
• Relief for Receptionist during breaks, lunch, etc.
• Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Accommodations

The employee is responsible for making the employer aware of the need for accommodation. The Arc will make accommodations to an extent possible. Accommodations cannot impact effectiveness of the employee and cannot cause undue business hardship to The Arc or its programs.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to engage donors and prospects verbally and in writing with sincerity and enthusiasm.
• Knowledge of geography of York and Adams Counties is helpful, but not required.
• Has the ability to work together with other staff as a team member.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Meet Deadlines
• Mastery of English language
• Basic math
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
• Proficiency in donor databases
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Ability to educate others effectively
• Very good oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills that put people at ease
• Network with professionals from other organizations in the best interests of the client and The Arc of York and Adams Counties
• Obtain and integrate bits of information effectively
• Coordinate multiple efforts
• Time management
• Maintain confidentiality

Physical Requirements

Skills/Requirements to perform tasks may include but not limited to

• Must be able to lift and/or move at least 15lbs
• Frequently use hands to finger, handle, and reach with arms and hands below or at the waist level and above shoulder height.
• Be able to pull, push, lift, or carry.
• Be able to stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl.
• Constantly be able to talk or communication, hear, taste, or smell.
• Specific vision abilities may include close vision; color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Be exposed to all outside weather conditions (including but not limited to sun, rain, heat, cold, snow, etc.), dust, and fumes while working.
• Noise level moderate level, rarely loud

Education/Experience

Candidates must have at least three (3) years’ experience in development and fundraising activities in a non-profit setting.

Minimum Requirements

• Background Checks
  • Child Line
  • Pennsylvania State Police
  • FBI Finger Printing
  • DMV
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
• Valid car insurance
• Valid vehicle registration