What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Coordinator position at Mankato Youth Place Inc?
TITLE: Development Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Development Director
POSITION: This is a full-time, exempt position.
Job Summary:
Mankato Youth Place (MY Place) is seeking a dynamic, people-focused, and detail-oriented Development Coordinator to join our team. Working in close partnership with the Development Director, this role plays a key role in strengthening our fundraising efforts and advancing our mission. The Development Coordinator will be central to managing and optimizing our donor database, supporting the planning and execution of special events, and ensuring smooth, efficient development operations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is detail oriented, highly organized, enjoys working with people, and contributing to meaningful work that makes a lasting impact in our community.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Completes tasks in the donor management system including gift entry, donor acknowledgements, and reporting. Will also assist with donor recognition and recording of in-kind donations.
- Support fundraising event coordination and logistics by participating in all event and donor engagement committees and overseeing tasks and details.
- Work with Volunteer Coordinator and Development Director to encourage volunteers to become donors.
- Contribute other relevant ideas/opportunities to help generate donor activity to the Development Director for consideration.
- Perform administrative duties as needed including filing, copying, sorting, mailing, etc.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
- A passion for and commitment to MY Place mission.
- Highly organized, thorough, and detail-oriented with strong project management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Ability to work independently.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
- One to three years of experience in an administrative role.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be require to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
It is the policy of Mankato Youth Place Inc to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age or disability.