The Development Coordinator works to execute a strategic vision for resource development and volunteer programming. This position plays a key role in the development and fundraising activities for the organization; special events management, database management, grant writing, and corporate and volunteer engagement.

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Please, no phone calls.

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What you'll do:

Fundraising/Development/Grants:

• Manage donor database, entering donation information and sending timely acknowledgments

• Solicit and steward donors at all levels; create and implement stewardship plan, including hosting a donor/volunteer appreciation event/activity per year

• Work with Executive Director, Board, and staff members to identify individuals and businesses who are potential/existing donors; potential volunteers

• Manage external fundraising opportunities

• Assist with finding new grant opportunities, grant writing, and coordinating all supporting materials and final reports

• Develop resource partnerships for in-kind donations for construction

• Forge and maintain corporate sponsorships and volunteer partnerships
   

Special Events:

• Create, plan, implement and oversee fundraising events

• Create, and meet, revenue and expense budgets for each event

• Solicit sponsorships and secure attendees

• Coordinate marketing efforts for each event with Marketing Manager

• Conduct follow-up activities and analysis for each event
   

Community Engagement:

• Promote the mission of Habitat within the community through attendance at community events

• Assist with speaking engagements and press opportunities, as necessary

• Work with Marketing to post regular updates for website and social media platforms

• Work with Construction staff to schedule/manage; individual, team/corporate build, and special closed group volunteer days
   

About you:

• 2 to 4 years of nonprofit development experience, fundraising, sales, or relevant experience, including event management
  and donor engagement

• Stellar verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast paced, high-energy environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience with CRM databases, MS Office Suite – Word/Excel/Outlook, Social Media platforms, and crowd funding software

• Self-motivated, highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, and creative, out-of-the-box thinker

• Comfortable networking and interacting with corporate and individual donors from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures,
  and ethnicities

• Understanding and passion for the mission and vision of Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity

• Understanding and respectful of Habitat’s faith-based roots

 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed

• Monday to Friday

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person
Experience: Fundraising: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute: West Springfield, MA 01089 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate: West Springfield, MA 01089: Relocate before starting work (Required)