Description

Job Description

Position: Development Coordinator

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Development

Location: Denver, CO

COVID-19 Information: It is an essential function and business necessity of the job that all employees are vaccinated and that all new hires must be vaccinated within four weeks of employment. CHN requires proof of vaccination as this is a business necessity of the job. CHN will discuss reasonable accommodations for medical and religious purposes. If CHN considers making an offer of employment, CHN will inquire about vaccination status at that time, including whether the new hire currently has COVID-19 or has COVID-19 symptoms.

Position Summary: Colorado Health Network, Inc. (CHN) is a statewide nonprofit comprised of the Denver Colorado Health Network, Northern Colorado Health Network, Southern Colorado Health Network, Western Colorado Health Network, Howard Dental Center, HeyDenver!, Hey719, and Access Point Colorado. Our mission is to equitably meet the evolving needs of people affected by HIV and other health conditions through prevention, care, and advocacy.

This Development Coordinator position is multifaceted and supports the overall organization in various ways. This position is integral to the success of our numerous events, fundraising efforts, social media strategizing, CRM management & maintenance, direct mail curation, stewardship, website maintenance, volunteer coordination, and much more.

The appropriate candidate will be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, enjoy outreach and relationship building, and have the ambition to grow and thrive within the organization. The Development Coordinator is a strategic thinker who communicates professionally and effectively with volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders. This person is a team player with energy and drive. Most importantly, this person is mission-driven and approaches the world in an empathetic & compassionate manner, especially as it relates to the various vulnerable populations we serve.

Qualifications

Essential Job Functions:

Social Media Management

This position will be responsible for developing and implementing social media strategies to increase CHN’s online presence, engage with our community, and promote our mission. The Development Coordinator will collaborate with programmatic staff across all regions to highlight their work. Responsible for the creation and posting of all content on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others.

Special Events and Fundraisers

This position will serve as the onsite liaison for assigned events and will work with Development staff to implement key event goals, coordinate logistics, and assist with promotion and marketing. Alongside the Development Team, this person will help to secure event sponsorships and in-kind contributions. The Development Coordinator will recruit, train, supervise volunteers, and participate in post-event evaluations.

Database and Administration

This position supports database and administrative duties, including maintaining accurate records of donors and generating timely appropriate recognition letters, designing and implementing donor queries, reports, and correspondence, and inputting volunteer and event information.

Development

The Development Coordinator will participate in and attend key community events which foster organizational relationships and engage in outreach opportunities as identified. This person will also provide support to event committees.

This position will participate in developing annual plans and reports, as well as strategies for fundraising events and development activities for all CHN offices. This person will liaise with assigned community groups and maintain open communication and working relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders.

Outstanding organizational skills are a must. Some travel to Regional Offices and within the Denver Metropolitan area is required. Weekend and evening work is required.

This list is not meant to be a comprehensive list of job duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications: Experience with fundraising, community outreach, contact management, or other database software preferred. Must be able to learn and effectively manage fundraising software. Experience with HIV/AIDS preferred.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business or nonprofit management, or a related program of study, or equivalent experience.

Software Utilized:

Experience working with virtual office and database computer programs, including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint. Experience with fundraising, graphic design, contact management, or other database software preferred.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:

Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising best practices for nonprofit agencies and organizations and strong leadership and management skills. Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated ability to structure large amounts of information in a written document that is clear and easy to understand. Demonstrated ability to manage individuals and teams in a dynamic work environment effectively. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to successfully work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to organize and coordinate activities with multiple deadlines. Willingness and ability to work with diverse populations - persons with HIV, the LGBTQ community, persons of various ethnic backgrounds, and disenfranchised communities.

Material and Equipment Directly Used:

Works with computer workstations, laptops, servers, and standard office equipment. Works with software, including electronic health records, graphic and video design, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, as well as with online systems. Communicates with partner organizations and vendors using the telephone, e-mail, the Internet, and fax.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:

Works in an office environment. May travel via automobile or airplane to offsite locations. Must have and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and auto insurance. Requires the ability to lift up to 45 pounds of materials. Requires clear speaking ability and the ability to use a telephone for extended periods. Requires the ability to view a computer screen (near acuity). Requires fingering agility for keyboarding. Requires knowledge and willingness to work in environments where alcoholic beverages are served.

As employees of a charitable organization, all CHN staff are responsible for serving as ambassadors for the organization in the community. This can be achieved by fostering relationships with potential constituents/donors and by participating in CHN events/activities meaningfully for each employee.

About Us:

Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. We celebrate and encourage applications from those with lived experiences related to this job posting. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of our culture, reputation, and CHN’s commitment to the communities we serve.

All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve the mission of the Colorado Health Network will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment as we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, HIV status, ethnicity, family or marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, substance use history, genetic information, prior protected activity and other characteristics that make our employees unique.