Organization: Northwest Pilot Project
City: Portland

Type: Full-Time
Primary Job Function: Fundraising
Secondary Job Function: Marketing/Communications

Description & Details

POSITION TITLE: Development Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY: The Development Coordinator is a dynamic position that includes fundraising, development and communications responsibilities with a strong connection to NWPP’s programmatic work and mission. This is a full-time position that provides direct support to the Executive Director and Associate Director in the implementation of NWPP’s comprehensive fundraising program and marketing/ communications plan. The ideal candidate will be a detail-and goal-oriented development professional with excellent communication and computer skills and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Position Goals: This position will broaden awareness of NWPP’s programs and initiatives; and to successfully communicate NWPP’s story and impact to enhance fund development through the development of campaigns and promotions to increase donor engagement.

REPORTS TO: Associate Director

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fundraising
• Manage the donor database: input and maintain donor information, process donations and thank-you letters, generate reports and mailings; implement giving recognition and appreciation
• Coordinate and manage mailings, provide and proof mailing lists and documents as needed
• Maintain and organize development filing systems and project calendars
• Provide in-person, phone, and email support, in response to donor inquiries, including accepting contributions, fulfilling requests for more information, and answering general questions
• Assist with donor stewardship efforts
• Draft donor appeal letters and email appeals
• Coordinate donor appeal/fundraising materials via direct mail (printing and mailing), email, brochures, posters, etc.
• Recruit and manage volunteers

Communications
• Support production and distribution of original content, other high-quality marketing materials including monthly e-newsletters, quarterly print newsletters, program brochures, flyers, etc.
• Update content for “supporter” portion of website on a regular basis
• Manage and track website and social media analytics
• Oversee peer-to-peer fundraising platforms
• Maintain Google Ads account
• Gathers statistics and data to create various reports related to program evaluation and fundraising
• Populate social media network profiles including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with leading research and relevant content

Events
• Support the planning and management of fundraising and friend-raising events and outreach activities with the Executive Director, and with other staff as needed.
• Staff evening and weekend events as needed.
• Work with the development team to send event invitations, staff events, maintain guest RSVP lists, gather and prepare materials and supplies, coordinate refreshments and post-event follow-up/evaluation
• Track solicitations, assists with sponsorships and in-kind donation solicitation, track other types of event giving (raffle, auction, etc) as needed
• Coordinate production and distribution of event materials via direct mail (printing and mailing), email, brochures, posters, etc.

General
• Engage in meaningful training, self-examination, and action directed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion on institutional, interpersonal, and intrapersonal levels, particularly in the areas of race and ethnicity.
• Attend agency staff meetings and other relevant community training and workshops.
• Must adhere to agency’s personnel policies.
• Other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications
• Two years of progressively responsible relevant experience in a nonprofit organization
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising and building relationships with donors and volunteers.
• Experience in managing direct mail and email campaigns
• Direct experience in supporting and planning friend- and fundraising events.
• In-depth experience using a donor database
• Strong writing and communication skills, with experience in writing in a variety of styles for different outlets
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), WordPress, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter) and willingness to learn new applications
• Ability to convey the mission of Northwest Pilot Project and motivate the community through outreach.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple forms of media and marketing
• Passionate about helping low-income seniors
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or similar field.
• Experience in website content administration/management
• Ability to work independently but also serve as an effective and productive team member
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution
• Self-motivated individual with creative problem-solving skills, and ability to organize and prioritize
• Excellent interpersonal skills and eagerness to work in a team environment
• Valid driver’s license

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is a full time (37.5 hours/week) position. Compensation will be $40,000 – $45,000 annually, depending on experience. This is a non-exempt salaried position. Benefits include four weeks paid vacation, generous holiday and sick time, medical and dental insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and 403-B retirement plan.

Northwest Pilot Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Last Updated: July 25, 2019