Part-Time Fundraising Development Coordinator

Domestic Violence Service Center; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Domestic Violence Service Center in Luzerne County seeks a Part-Time Fundraising Development Coordinator to advance funding for DVSC programs through donor relations, events, and public awareness.

You will identify funding sources, manage donor databases, develop awareness campaigns, coordinate board and staff activities, and assist with grant proposals and community outreach in support of DVSC’s services for women and families.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Communications, Marketing, Social Work, Nonprofit Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ successful experience in fund-raising and public relation.
• Outstanding verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and public speaking.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds, especially women and children.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with new funding sources.
• Assess market needs and funding trends in Luzerne and Carbon Counties.
• Develop and implement short and long range fund raising and public relations strategies.
• Develop budgets, prepare remarks, and organize fundraising events.

Skills

Fundraising

Public speaking

Verbal & interpersonal skills

Deadline oriented

Diversity awareness

Education

BA/BS in Business, Communications, Marketing, Social Work, Nonprofit Administration, or related field

Minimum 2 years fundraising experience

Tools

MS Office

Donor databases

Job description

The Part-Time Fundraising Development Coordinator is responsible for procuring funding for the work of the agency by promoting, educating and providing awareness of programs and services, and corporate and community relations, discovering funding opportunities, data collection and research, donor database management, and events planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Fund Raising:

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with new funding sources (i.e.; federal, state, local, foundation, corporate, community and individual) while representing the DVSC.
• Assess market needs and funding trends in Luzerne and Carbon Counties.
• Develop and implement short and long range fund raising and public relations strategies.
• Develop budgets, prepare remarks, and organize arrangements for fund-raising events.
• Monitor, circulate, track, and review information on funding opportunities.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors Marketing & Fundraising Committee chair to strengthen the Committee and support its activities; communicate development activities to the Committee and other members of Board of Director.

Events Planning

• Research and propose new ideas for fund raising events/projects.
• Coordinate all planning and communications for fund raising events.
• Prepare and manage budget activities for fund raising events.
• Handle various administrative activities and special events as assigned by the Board.
• Engage Board Members and enlist help from them for event planning, coordination, implementation, & management to facilitate a successful outcome

Donor Database Management

• Implement, manage, and maintain a donor database.
• Develop and implement donor recognition program.

Public Relations

• Arrange company visits and presentations for Board Members, staff, and for the purpose of community awareness, and introducing DVSC services to potential corporate sponsors.
• Work with the staff on programs and events, assisting in organizing projects, correspondence, publications, grants, and various daily general items and outreach efforts.
• Cultivate and maintain media contacts and promote awareness and the efforts of DVSC through such contacts.
• Assist in establishing a presence in Luzerne and Carbon Counties through publicity, coordination & implementation of events and functions.
• Assist in the design and implementation of public relations/marketing materials.

Outreach - Awareness

• Ensure the regular production of the DVSC Newsletter, THE ADVOCATE, press releases, and public service announcements.
• Coordinate the production and distribution of awareness information to the community and other systems.
• Provide outreach/education program presentations to community groups, service organizations, corporations, etc.
• Maintain and update agency website.
• Maintain files of all substantial project-related literature and information.

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous duties are not to be underestimated and include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting staff in day-to-day agency work and special projects as assigned.
• Other tasks as directed by the Board and/or Executive Director.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND JOB SKILLS

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Business, Communications, Marketing, Social Work, Nonprofit Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ successful experience in fund-raising and public relation.
• Outstanding verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and public speaking.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to deal with/and relate to all people of various and diverse backgrounds in a fair and non-judgmental manner especially women and children.

• Successful experience in contracts management in a non-profit setting.
• Established and relevant professional contacts and networks a plus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• An understanding of and commitment to client self-determination.
• An understanding of feminist philosophy and issues; of problems faced by victims of domestic violence; and of

problems faced by disadvantaged and homeless women.

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance; PA Criminal Background Check, FBI Criminal Background Check.
• Driver’s license, access to a motor vehicle, adequate insurance.
• Willingness to work toward the goals of the agency according to DVSC philosophy and policy; and to accept further education/training to develop skills appropriate to the position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, a person must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation, as long as the accommodation does not result in undue hardship to the DVSC, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Required to successfully complete essential functions of the job.

• Proficiency with MS Office required – MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines
• Ability to learn and use other industry specific software, including donor databases

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

typically required to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 25 lbs occasionally
• Ability to be on your feet and to sit at a desk/computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to climb stairs and ramps, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, squat, lift, grasp, speak, hear, and see objects
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds; ability to see and respond to dangerous/crisis situations

WORKING CONDITIONS

under which the essential functions of this position are typically performed.

• Frequent exposure to general office setting
• Occasional exposure to emergency and transitional housing shelters
• Occasional travel to donors, events, government agencies, funders, and agency affiliated and partner sites
• Occasional travel within Luzerne and Carbon counties maintains foundation relations, etc.

DVSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.