What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Coordinator - Rochester position at Jeremiah Program?
Brief Description
ABOUT JEREMIAH PROGRAM
Jeremiah Program (JP) is a national organization whose mission is to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time. By investing simultaneously in a mother’s vision for her personal and professional goals and the education of her children, she simultaneously reauthors her family’s outcome as well her community’s - proof points matter. In 2025, JP actively served over 2,000 moms and children across nine cities in Austin, TX; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Brooklyn, NY; Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN; Las Vegas, NV; Minneapolis, MN; Rochester, MN; and St. Paul, MN. Learn more about JP at jeremiahprogram.org.
Position Summary
The Development Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the campus Annual Fund and fundraising efforts. They are an invaluable member of the development team shepherding the work related to special events and development volunteers while reflecting the Jeremiah Program (JP) mission, and encompassing the values, vision, and purpose of the program. This is a full time on-site position and reports to the Director of Development.
The ideal applicant will possess a deep commitment to and understanding of current education, early childhood, housing, and all social justice issues intersecting with poverty. They should have prior experience working within a structured and effective development department and bring an entrepreneurial approach both to their career path and development work.
Primary Responsibilities
Community Outreach & Partnerships
Requirements
Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $45,000 to $53,000 and are commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans and a generous vacation package.
Summary
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
ABOUT JEREMIAH PROGRAM
Jeremiah Program (JP) is a national organization whose mission is to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time. By investing simultaneously in a mother’s vision for her personal and professional goals and the education of her children, she simultaneously reauthors her family’s outcome as well her community’s - proof points matter. In 2025, JP actively served over 2,000 moms and children across nine cities in Austin, TX; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Brooklyn, NY; Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN; Las Vegas, NV; Minneapolis, MN; Rochester, MN; and St. Paul, MN. Learn more about JP at jeremiahprogram.org.
Position Summary
The Development Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the campus Annual Fund and fundraising efforts. They are an invaluable member of the development team shepherding the work related to special events and development volunteers while reflecting the Jeremiah Program (JP) mission, and encompassing the values, vision, and purpose of the program. This is a full time on-site position and reports to the Director of Development.
The ideal applicant will possess a deep commitment to and understanding of current education, early childhood, housing, and all social justice issues intersecting with poverty. They should have prior experience working within a structured and effective development department and bring an entrepreneurial approach both to their career path and development work.
Primary Responsibilities
Community Outreach & Partnerships
- In collaboration with the Development and Campus Support team, build presence and engagement of JP within the community by assisting with the following:
- Identify partners and opportunities that align to JP’s mission and brand
- Represent JP at community events
- Plan and coordinate logistics for outreach presentations that will engage stakeholders and partners
- Provide Community Tours
- Attend key networking and professional meetings
- Coordinate communication, social media and online presence with JP’s Campus Support Team and Marketing and Communications team to build visibility within the community.
- Assist with planning and implementation of JP events that engage local donors and volunteers and raise JP’s visibility in the local community.
- Develop creative ways to engage donors, volunteers and community through virtual platforms.
- Work in collaboration with the Family Services team to ensure seamless enlistment of all volunteers
- Train and report fundraising volunteer engagement in partnership with Campus Support Team
- Create a thriving experience for community volunteers that increases volunteer engagement and encourages participation, raising JP’s visibility and contributing financially to the organization.
- Collaborate with Family Services to plan formal and informal recognition activities to recognize the contributions of volunteers to the campus.
- Leverage volunteers and interns to increase organizational capacity within Rochester Development
- Build alliances with key community constituencies (corporate, education, civic) to develop on-going, effective and efficient in-kind and volunteer streams.
- Collaborate with the enterprise-wide data systems coordinator to help coordinate reports and constituent information needed for direct mail, donor records, constituent giving analysis, and other related projects as needed.
- Participate in the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of potential donors from various constituent groups, internal and external.
- Coordinate production of mailings and appeals (both electronic and print) in collaboration with the Campus Support Team and Marketing and Communications team.
- Support planning and implementation of organization’s signature fundraising event (gala) alongside external consultants/event management.
- Assist in the planning and execution of donor cultivation, recognition, and engagement events and serve as liaison for third party fundraising events.
- Collaborate with Development and Campus Support Team members on the integration of Raiser’s Edge in initiatives and strategies.
- Maintain donor records in Raisers Edge (RE).
- Participate in Development events and Development team meetings, seminars and workshops.
- Partner with operations manager and program leaders to fulfill specific parent and student needs.
- Collaborate with the Development Director on the planning and implementation of key initiatives of the Annual Fund.
- Coordinate development-related communication with Campus Support Team, Marketing and Communications team, and external communication consultants.
- Maintain campus communications/appeal calendar.
- Ensure up-to-date information about community services and resources is available, working closely with Campus Support Team and Marketing and Communications team on local social media and other relevant digital content.
Requirements
- A BA/BS degree in relevant field is strongly preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in development, fundraising - ideally with the Annual Fund - or related field is required
- Experience in database management, with a preference for Salesforce and/or Raiser’s Edge
- Experience with social media content and creation
- Strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills
- Able to work across departments and contribute as a strong team player in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to meet financial goals
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively
- Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision
- Passion for the Jeremiah Program mission and values
Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $45,000 to $53,000 and are commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans and a generous vacation package.
Summary
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $45,000 - $53,000