Development Coordinator

TITLE: Development Coordinator CLASSIFICATION: Hourly/Benefit Eligible SUPERVISOR: Chief Development Officer ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is a regional disaster and hunger-relief network that brings together community resources to share tens of millions of pounds of food with neighbors each year. Our highly collaborative team believes that empowerment, education and partnerships are key to getting food into the hands of those who need it most. With the help of 145 partner agencies, nearly 200 school partners and more than ten thousand volunteers, our day-to-day efforts help feed nearly 100,000 neighbors each month across our 32-county area. We encourage you to apply to see if improving food security is a mission that speaks to you. POSITION SUMMARY: The Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting key areas in the development team, including donor database management, coordinating aspects of special events, assisting with annual campaigns and major drives, coordinating aspects of giving societies and providing administrative support for development activities, nurturing donor relationships to help facilitate the department's fundraising goals. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and education
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and data-driven
• Proficient in computer operations using Microsoft Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven to be a skilled collaborator
• Ability to problem-solve quickly
• Ability to work with a variety of people and personalities
• Ability to respect confidentiality and handle money with integrity
• The ideal candidate will be a reliable person who can work well independently, strategically, and collaborate within a team environment
• Be sensitive to the needs of low-income people
  
  

DUTIES:

• Represent the development department and The Food Bank to supporters and donors through visits via all forms of communication (in person, phone, video, email, mail).
• Assist the Donor Relations Manager with gift entry, portfolio maintenance and overall cross-training in the donor management system (Donor Perfect).
• Assist with scheduling facility tours, presentations, committee meetings, tax credit tracking and donor appreciation events.
• Responsible for coordinating aspects of special events such as set up, auction preparation, registration etc.
• Manage the facilitation of the donor recognition giving societies.
• Work closely with other team members on annual fund campaigns and other annual food/fund drives.
  
  

Pay rate: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour