Organization: Junior Achievement of Oregon and SW Washington
City: Portland

Type: Full-Time
Primary Job Function: Fundraising
Secondary Job Function: Administrative
Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Description & Details

COMPANY SUMMARY:

Junior Achievement:  Empowering young people to own their economic success^®

Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement will reach over 45,000 students this year with relevant, hands-on learning experiences that teach young people to manage their money, plan for their economic future, own their own businesses, and develop readiness for careers or college.

Junior Achievement associates are known for their passion for the JA mission that brings together business and education to work with students in kindergarten through high school so they are empowered to own their economic success. Members of the JA team interact with community leaders who support JA with their time, treasure, and talent. Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington offers a collaborative, inclusive work environment and the opportunity to impact the lives of young people in our community.

POSITION CONCEPT:  The Development Coordinator is an integral member of the Development team of Junior Achievement of Oregon and SW Washington in meeting annual funding goals with an emphasis on grant proposal writing, database management and stewardship of donors. This position conducts prospect research, maintains the donor and funding database, provides general administrative support in planning and logistics of meetings with the Board of Directors and key constituents.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates winning fund development strategies related to grant funding, develops proposals for submission, coordinates and maintains grant proposal templates, prepares and stewards prospect portfolios, and ensures timely reports to funders.
• Develops and manages the development databases such as BCRM which tracks prospects, donors, and funding history. Manages the shared drive and information systems to assure all donor information, prospect plans, and gifts received are recorded, tracked, and reported in a timely and accurate manner. Assures that all data remain up to date and correct.
• Collaborates to identify prospective donors. Conducts research on prospective donors, foundations, and other funders as directed.
• Assists in preparation for other proposals to funders as needed.
• Manages logistics of development appeals correspondence.
• Assists with donor stewardship program with primary focus on stewardship of donors including, but not limited to, communicating with donors as needed to keep donors informed, organizes recognition initiatives, assures that all members of the JA team and Board have information related to donors that encourages enhanced engagement.
• Assist in the management of Special Events.
• Assists with logistics, communications, and materials for Board, committee and annual meetings.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a corporate or non-profit administrative or development role preferred.
• Strong oral, written, and organizational skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability for persuasive case development.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a timely and accurate manner.
• Strong skills with all Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with database platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated customer focus in dealing with a variety of constituents.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described below are representative 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 the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:  sit, walk, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, continually required to talk or hear, occasionally required to bend, lift, or climb, frequently required to lift and carry light weights (25-50 pounds), and specific vision abilities include:  close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust or focus.

BENEFITS: Junior Achievement offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a fun, challenging work environment. Employment benefits include:

• Competitive annual salary
• 100% employer paid medical/dental/vision insurance premium
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Employer paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan including employer matching program
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• An organizational value of work/life balance with flexibility

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

Last Updated: July 9, 2019