Development and Fundraising Coordinator

The Domestic Violence Service Center (DVSC) is currently seeking an experienced Development and Fundraising Coordinator. This is a full-time, exempt position.

The Development and Fundraising Coordinator is responsible for procuring funding for the work of the agency by promoting programs and services, and corporate and community relations, discovering funding opportunities, researching new grant opportunities, data collection and research, donor database management, and events planning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Public Relations

• Arrange company visits and presentations for Board Members, staff, and self for the purpose of community awareness, outreach, and introducing DVSC services to potential corporate sponsors.
• Identify the need for and ensure DVSC representation at various civic and community events, fairs and activities.
• Work with the staff on programs and events, assisting in organizing projects, correspondence, publications, grants, and various daily general items and outreach efforts.
• Cultivate and maintain media contacts and promote awareness and the efforts of DVSC through such contacts.
• Assist in establishing a presence in Luzerne and Carbon Counties through publicity, activities, and participation in various community awareness and outreach projects, meetings, and functions.
• Maintain and update agency website.
• Assist in the design and implementation of public relations/marketing materials.
• Work with the Board of Directors Fundraising/Marketing Committee to provide information to the community for community awareness, outreach and resource development. Recommend awareness, outreach, and public relations policy and procedure to the Fundraising/Marketing Committee.
• Manage social media presence: develop and implement social media strategy that aligns with agency’s overall marketing goals, create and schedule engaging content, engage with followers by responding to comments and messages.
• Maintain agency website ensuring functionality, visual appearance, current and informative content.
• Ensure consistent branding across both website and social media platforms.

Fund Raising/Grant Opportunities

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with new funding sources (ie; federal, state, local, foundation, corporate, community and individual) while representing the DVSC.
• Assess market needs and funding trends in Luzerne and Carbon Counties.
• Develop and implement short- and long-range fund raising and public relations strategies.
• Develop budgets, prepare remarks, and organize arrangements for fund-raising events.
• Monitor, circulate, track, and review information on funding opportunities.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors Fundraising/Marketing Committee chair to strengthen the Committee and support its activities; communicate development activities to the Committee and other members of Board of Director.

Events Planning

• Research and propose new ideas for fund raising events/projects.
• Coordinate all planning, communications and implementation for fund raising events.
• Prepare and manage budget activities for fund raising events.
• Handle various administrative activities and special events as assigned by the Outreach Supervisor and/or Board.
• Engage Board Members and enlist help from them for event planning, coordination, implementation, & management to facilitate a successful outcome

Donor Database Management

• Implement, manage, and maintain a donor database.
• Develop and implement donor recognition program and donor newsletter.

Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous duties are not to be underestimated and include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting staff in day-to-day agency work and special projects as assigned.
• Other tasks as directed by the Board and/or Executive Director.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Nonprofit Administration, or related field.
• Minimum three years' experience in fundraising, public relations and/or grant work.
• Outstanding verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills including written and public speaking.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to deal with/and relate to all people of various and diverse backgrounds in a fair and non-judgmental manner especially women and children.
• Successful experience in fundraising, public relations and donor management in a non-profit setting.
• Established and relevant professional contacts and networks a plus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; to manage in-house crisis situations; to provide crisis intervention; to exercise sound judgment; and to interact professionally and assertively with others.
• An understanding of and commitment to client self-determination.
• An understanding of feminist philosophy and issues; of problems faced by victims of domestic violence; and of problems faced by disadvantaged and homeless women.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance; PA Criminal Background Check.
• Driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, access to a motor vehicle with proper registration, adequate insurance. This role is required to drive regularly for work purposes.
• Willingness to work toward the goals of the agency according to DVSC philosophy and policy; and to accept further education/training to develop skills appropriate to the position.

This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

DVSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.