Donation Support Coordinator

International Institute of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The International Institute of St. Louis is seeking a Donation Support Coordinator in Saint Louis, MO to oversee the In-Kind Donation Program and coordinate with departments to fulfill donation needs. You will support volunteers and engage with community partners to secure resources for clients and programs.

The role is full-time, with opportunities to contribute to corporate and community engagement initiatives and events across the agency.

Qualifications

• 3 years related work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and community members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the In-Kind Donation Program and coordinate with departments to track needs.
• Maintain records of in-kind donations and provide data for reports.
• Assist with coordinating In-Kind Donation Program volunteers.
• Engage with community partners to solicit new donations and organize drives.
• Support Corporate/Community Engagement activities and agency events.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The International Institute has job openings in St. Louis, MO and Springfield, MO.

International Institute is seeking mature-self starters who are well-organized, detail-oriented, able to work in fast-paced social services environment. Qualifications for each position vary. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Full-time positions include medical, dental, vision, PTO and retirement benefits.

EOE/AA. (Please no telephone inquiries.)

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Job Id:102

# of Openings:1

The Donation Support Coordinator will oversee the In-Kind Donations Program, including donations from community members, corporations, and community groups. The Donation Support Coordinator will coordinate with departments throughout the International Institute to define and track their in-kind donation needs and follow up on in-kind donation opportunities. supporting various volunteer and community engagements, and agency events. They will They will also be a critical member of the Corporate/Community Engagement team,serve as a representative of the International Institute to promote its mission and goals throughout the community.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the In-Kind Donation Program. This work may include but is not limited to:

• Respond to inquiries about potential in-kind donations to the International Institute.
• Identify in-kind donations to the benefit of the agency and its clients; refer people to appropriate non-profit partners when needed.
• Create and implement systems for allocating donated items.
• Keep the donation room and other donation areas tidy and organized, clear donated items from drop-off points.
• Maintain records of in-kind donations; provide summarized data for quarterly and annual reports.
• Assist with coordinating In-Kind Donation Program volunteers.
• Collaborate with agency staff to identify program needs; follow-up on in-kind donation requests from agency programs.
• Follow up on inquiries about donation drives; work alongside corporate and other community partners to coordinate donation drives, onsite or offsite.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, and changes in refugee resettlement and immigrant services, including St. Louis resources for household items, to better connect clients with resources.
• Reach out to community partners to garner new donations; research corporations and foundations for future resources.
• Assist in the development of grant applications and proposals involving in-kind donations.
• Continually review and adapt In-Kind Donation Program in response to changing circumstances.

Corporate Relations/Community Engagement. This work may include but is not limited to:

• Maintain knowledge about the agency and represent the agency, its mission, and goals to members of the community.
• Assist with corporate and other group engagements, including presentations, tours, and volunteer service days, both onsite and offsite.
• Engage with the community at offsite tabling events.
• Collaborate with interns.
• Assist with development related tasks, including thanking donors and tracking donor contributions.
• Assist with in-kind sponsorships for events; assist with other aspects of agency events as assigned.
• Identify, develop, and maintain community relationships to the benefit of the agency.
• Support the Festival of Nations (last full weekend in August).
• Performing other assigned duties as necessary for the successful operation of the organization.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• 3 years related work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Knowledge, Skills, & Ability Requirements:

• Have a genuine passion for the organization’s mission.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and community members spanning diverse backgrounds and skills.
• Team building focused; comfortability leading a team towards program goals.
• Analyze complex situations, identify opportunities and challenges, and develop strategies to achieve program goals.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
• Familiar with the unique challenges and opportunities that nonprofits face, as well as the legal and ethical standards that govern their work.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to anticipate outcomes.
• Proficient MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as critical thinking ability.
• Ability to treat confidential information with sensitivity.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards; attention to detail.

JOIN US!

Get ready to make a difference in the lives of refugees every day! If you believe that this position matches your requirements, applying for it is a breeze. To apply through our website or to view other job openings, visit https://www.iistl.org/job-openings/

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ST LOUIS: OUR STORY

The International Institute of St. Louis, a nonprofit organization, is our community's immigrant service and information hub. Our programs and services for immigrants, their families, and the wider community are locally and nationally acclaimed. We connect new arrivals with services and resources, engage foreign-born and the wider community, and build a more inclusive community.

Our Philosophy of Service: We SERVE with integrity, empathy, and respect. We are ACCOUNTABLE to our clients, our community, and ourselves. We CULTIVATE our clients' dignity through choice. We support all aspects of immigrant and refugee journeys from ARRIVING to THRIVING.

The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. This is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why you should work at the International Institute?

We believe the cornerstone of the International Institute, employees are our most valuable resource and investment. We plan to invest in our employees by developing and implementing an employee retention plan to better support them. (2022-2024 International Institutes Strategic Plan)

Be a Part of Our Team

We aspire to make St. Louis an inclusive, diverse, welcoming, and prosperous regionfor all— a region that provides equitable opportunities for everyone to achieve their greatest potential and contribute to the development of this vibrant community.

The work we do at the International Institute is important and life changing – no doubt, but we are only able to do this work because of the amazing support of our partners.Your support goes a long way to touch and transform lives.

At IISTL, we willserveto the best of our ability. We willadvocatefor a more welcoming region. We willconnectthis community to resources that inspire growth. We willdiversifyour income sources and invest in a sustainable financial model that ensures continued support for immigrants, their families, and the community at large. We willbuildthe capacity to lead our community forward by leveraging the talent and experiences of the immigrant population for our common growth. As we adapt to our ever-changing world, we will uphold the values on which our organization was founded: diversity, democracy, prosperity, and inclusion.We will transform St. Louis into a more inclusive and prosperous community for all.

We are the International Institute of St. Louis.

Commitment to My Team

As your teammate and with our shared goal of providing excellent service to our clients, I commit to the following:

• I will treat each team member with dignity, respect and compassion.
• I will value and respect differences in background, experience, culture, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity.
• I will view all teammates as equally important members of the Institute team.
• I will be committed to finding solutions.
• I will practice the “3 C’s” (caring, committing and collaborating) with each other.
• I will promote interdepartmental cooperation.
• I will recognize and encourage positive behaviors
• I will provide constructive feedback.
• I will take ownership of the task that they are responsible for.
• I will remember to exercise a commitment to physical, mental, and social wellness.
• I will respect the boundaries each individual has set for their work/life balance.