Development Coordinator Donor Relations

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Discover donors giving objectives and passions to identify opportunities that align with The CACs goals (e.g. annual giving events grants campaigns).

• Write donor solicitation proposals (e.g. general operating program operating project funds).

• Participate in events (e.g. fundraising volunteer third party networking tours) to cultivate current donors and new relationships.

• Create year-round engagement strategies to retain and upgrade donors reach new prospects and increase awareness about our mission.

• Oversee implementation of the stewardship initiatives and recognition for donors.

• Work in coordination with the Database Specialist to create a prospect pipeline and analyze donor metrics for strategic planning.

• Support implementation of communications strategy primarily through email and social media platforms in coordination with the Communications and Outreach Coordinator.

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data input for assigned relationships in our donor database.

• Maintain a current understanding of The CACs initiatives programs and goals to communicate effectively with donors.

• Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with other team members.

• Other duties as assigned

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Education:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in either fundraising marketing sales public relations communications or event planning.

• Proficient in social media platforms including developing maintaining and marketing through those information channels.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• The ability to convey a high degree of commitment and passion for mission of The CAC.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and take initiative with minimal supervision.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills that are effective with a diverse range of audiences including board members volunteers internal staff donors executives potential funding partners and all constituencies.

• Strong computer skills and ability to become proficient in relevant software.

• Proficiency with core social media platforms including Facebook Twitter Instagram and LinkedIn in a workplace setting.

• Functional knowledge of local employers education institutions governmental agencies and nonprofits specifically those located within Harris County.

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

Education:

• Bachelorsdegree in Communications or Marketing from an accredited college or university

Position Type and Hours:

• Full Time Monday - Friday

• 40 hours per week

Additional Information:

• Criminal and CPS background check required prior to hiring and E-Verify upon hiring.

• Upon receiving a conditional Offer of Employment all applicants are screened for the presence of illegal drugs.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.