Fundraising Coordinator

Fundraising Coordinator

This position is responsible for implementing short, medium, and long-range fundraising goals, with a special emphasis on annual giving and special event fundraising, to meet both the current and future strategic priorities of Gennesaret Free Clinics

Essential Job Responsibilities

Fundraising:

• Assist with the development and execution of GFC’s annual development plan in coordination with the Director of Development
• With the Executive Director and Director of Development, design and implement the annual campaign, achieving stated annual revenue goals
• Manage the Annual Giving Program, with a special focus on reengaging lapsed donors and securing new donors to support the growth of GFC’s donor base
• Assist with Planned Giving and other fundraising initiatives
• Solicit donations, with a special focus on reengaging lapsed donors and securing new donors to support the growth of GFC’s donor base
• Develop and manage relationships with faith-based organizations in coordination with the Director of Development
• Work with the Director of Development & Marketing to cultivate 5 new corporate sponsors for GFC each fiscal year

Events:

• Help the Development Coordinator manage the planning and implementation of donor cultivation, fundraising, and stewardship events
• Work to ensure fundraising events meet or exceed fundraising goals including the organization’s annual Heartbeat Ball through the cultivation of sponsorships, silent auctions, and individual donations
• Represent GFC at designated functions as required
• Solicit donations for the silent auction and manage the silent auction process in coordination with the Development Coordinator

Donor Relations:

• Conduct 6-8 in-person donor and prospect meetings a month where the relationship is moving toward recurring donations and deeper engagement with Gennesaret - with special focus given to the current donor database for the 1st 90 days of this role
• Manage a portfolio of donors (gifts of less than $5000) and prospects across all revenue sources – corporate, individual, and foundation donors – with emphasis on coordinating with the Director of Development in moves management (moving annual donors into major donors)
• Support donor communication content for email and social media
• Create, manage, and grow volunteer fundraising groups e.g young professionals group, Women's Guild, giving circle
• Track all donor interactions using the designated CRM
• Help manage and grow GFC social media platforms through creative and engaging content to help increase awareness of the organization to grow donor, volunteer, and patient base
• Assist in managing a digital library of GFC patient testimonials, including handwritten notes, stories, photographs, and videos

Grants:

• In coordination with the development coordinator assist with scanning for grants, writing grant applications, and completing required grant reporting

Executive Director:

• Provide reports monthly to the Director of Development to be integrated into monthly reports given to the Board
• Help manage Board of Directors Development and Marketing Committee activities related to development
• Manage a newsletter strategy, including monthly e-communication and board newsletters

Other Job Duties:

• Adhere to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Principals and Donor Bill of Rights
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director or Director of Development

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in fundraising and/or special events required.
• Experience in solicitation, donor relationship management, special event management, and grant writing preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in philanthropy, nonprofit management, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with under-resourced populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness and/or poverty, is desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess superior organizational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage interpersonal skills and create meaningful relationships.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and achieve ambitious standards of productivity, achieving deadlines and with superior product results.
• Strong calendaring, organizational, and document management skills.
• Proactive approach to solving problems and communicating to leadership.
• Knowledge of office management systems, procedures, and office equipment.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Experience with a CRM system; experience with Bloomerang is preferred.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in this role must display the highest level of integrity and confidentiality. The individual should have effective communication skills, attention to detail and organization, and flexibility and adaptability. The individual will also maintain knowledge of trends in their area of responsibility.

Physical Demands

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to touch and handle objects. The employee frequently stands or walks.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Gennesaret Free Clinics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office setting, with sustained use of a computer.
• The noise level in the work environment is minimal to moderate.
• Maintains personal/professional competency and works to create an environment of courtesy, respect, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude in all interactions both internal and external to the organization.

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time, Salaried

Benefits:

• Health Care Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Vision, Dental, & Life
• Aflac
• 13 Paid Holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving
• 11 PTO days accrued during the first year of employment

Leader: Director of Development

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Fundraising: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person