What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundation Development Coordinator position at Lincolnway Special Recreation Association?
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Hours: 15-20 hours per week
Starting Pay: $25.00 per hour
Position Summary:
Lincolnway Special Recreation Association is seeking a part-time Foundation Liaison to support the work of the LWSRA Foundation. While employed by the Agency, this position will be responsible for assisting with Foundation fundraising activities and event management, as well as additional support operations, including financial tracking, social media communication and any other duties as assigned. This role will serve as a key link between the Agency and the Foundation as detailed. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, creative, with strong written and communication skills and be comfortable working with both administrative and public-facing responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing Foundation fundraising efforts.
- Support annual fundraising events, including but not limited to golf outings, gala events, round-up campaigns and other special events.
- Track sponsorships, donations, pledges, and donor communications and work to cultivate long-term relationships.
- Assist with donor recognition, acknowledgments, and stewardship efforts.
- Manage portfolio of existing and potential donors.
- Research, identify and qualify new fundraising opportunities.
- Provide administrative and operational support for the LWSRA Foundation.
- Serve as Agency staff support to help carry out Foundation-related projects and initiatives.
- Assist in organizing Foundation priorities, action items, and timelines.
- Maintain Foundation files, records, calendars, and supporting documentation.
- Support board and committee communications, scheduling, and follow-up by tracking deadlines and completion of action items in a timely fashion.
- Assist with Foundation budget tracking and financial organization including maintaining financial records; fundraising revenues and expenses and compiling summary reports for the Foundation.
- Create and manage flyers, graphics and social media content for the Foundation using Canva, Adobe or other related software.
- Potential grant research.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in non-profit management, communications, marketing, business, public administration, recreation or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in fundraising, nonprofit administration, communication, event planning or related work preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Proficiency with Canva, Adobe, or related design software.
- Proficiency with major social media platforms.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Agency staff, Foundation leadership, donors, sponsors, and community partners.
Working Conditions:
- Primarily office-based with some evening and weekend hours required for meetings and special events.
- Occasional travel within the community may be required.
- Must be able to assist with event setup, materials, and coordination as needed.
Salary : $25