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Gundalow Company, Portsmouth, NH
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
The nonprofit Gundalow Company seeks a Development Coordinator to implement plans to enhance memberships, sponsorships, and events. This year-round position collaborates with the office staff team, a board of directors and volunteers through a variety of activities supporting our sailing programs and community events. The ideal candidate will have strong nonprofit development experience.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Executive Director and board committees with donor development work plans
- Develop a successful membership program: Increase membership offerings and entice new members
- Manage gift processing, donor correspondence, & acknowledgement letters through our donor database - Little Green Light
- Grow Annual Fund contributions
- Cultivate business sponsorships for our main shoreside events (Piscataqua Riverfest & Round Island Regatta)
- Collaborate with Events Coordinator on special events: Gundalow Gatherings (Apr), Annual Meeting (May), Sheafe Warehouse events (June/Sept) and others
- Manage grants applied to with the grant committee
- Coordinate “Community Outreach Sails” with local non-profits
- Be an integral part of the office staff with various other tasks
REQUIREMENTS:
- A passion for our mission to: Protect the Piscataqua region’s maritime heritage and environment through education and action.
- 4-year Bachelor’s degree plus 3-5 years’ experience in non-profit fundraising and donor relations
- Must be driven to increase revenue through increased sponsorships and events
DESIRED:
- Knowledge of the maritime heritage of the Seacoast NH and Southeastern Maine areas
- Familiarity with regional nonprofits focused on the environmental condition of the Piscataqua watershed
- Experience in designing event materials, Annual Reports, Annual Appeals, and membership appeals
DETAILS:
This is a year-round position. Sailing events occur May through October, with additional fundraising events throughout the off-season. Scheduling and hours may be flexible. This position requires at least 3 days a week in the office located in Portsmouth.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25