Position: Stewardship Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Community Engagement

Hours: Non-Exempt, Varied

Starting at $40,000

Job Summary: The Domestic Violence Intervention Program offers a comprehensive range of services including crisis intervention, safe shelter, counseling, advocacy, and support to meet the needs of victims and their families. The Stewardship Coordinator is responsible for supporting administrative efforts by building and managing a portfolio of major monetary gift prospects and moving those prospects through the steps of an established process of donor engagement, collaborating with other DVIP departments as needed.

The Stewardship Coordinator will foster and maintain relationships with giving partners throughout the 8-county service region by developing strategies to identify major gift donors, increase private gift support, and build on existing donor relationships while working with the Community Engagement team to maximize and expand the donor base. This position will work as part of the Community Engagement Department and answers to the Director of Community Engagement.

The Stewardship Coordinator will implement donor engagement and cultivation strategies, and provide support to the Development Coordinator with event planning, managing organizational records, logistics, and the direct mail program. The Stewardship Coordinator will research and manage potential major gift prospects with the goal of maintaining continuous support from donors capable of making gifts of $50,000 . The Stewardship Coordinator must have a comprehensive understanding of fundraising best practices and ethics, the ability to manage complex database systems, possess excellent written, oral, and graphic communication skills and a high degree of self-motivation, and be passionate about the programs and services offered by the Domestic Violence Intervention Program.

Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate: Victim counselor certification is required after appointment to position.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in fundraising, asset development, and community engagement.
• AA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in relevant areas – fundraising, direct asks, marketing, or public engagement.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues of cultural and socioeconomic diversity as applied to domestic violence intervention services.
• Working knowledge of basic office functions.
• Public speaking skills and ability to provide training within the scope of employment.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass an Iowa Background, Child Abuse, and Sex Offender Registry check.
• Implement an annual community engagement fundraising plan.
• Research and develop relationships with prospective community partners and major donors, with the purpose of developing resources for victims and fundraising for services.
• Experience with data entry processes and/or database management software.
• Familiarity with financial recordkeeping.
• Experience planning and implementing special events and/or other development efforts.
• Project management experience, in particular, the coordination of complex documentation approvals with annual rolling deadlines.
• Customer service and/or phone-based relationship-building experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Multilingual.
• Past major gift management experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without assistance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Agency

• Works with the Director of Community Engagement, Executive Director, and Community Engagement team to develop strategies for meeting marketing and fundraising goals.

Fundraising

• Meet monthly fundraising goals, as outlined in the annual Community Engagement Plan.
• Designs, implements, and manages fundraising activities including annual giving, endowment and capital campaigns, special projects, and other agency-related solicitations.
• Manage strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and relations of major gifts of $50,000 .
• Maintain contact with and develop grant proposals for foundations and corporations.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive planned-giving program.

Public Relations, Marketing, and Advertising

• Works closely with the Director of Community Engagement, Executive Director, and Community Engagement team to implement fundraising, public relations plans, and advertising plans.
• Implements strategies to promote DVIP’s mission to the community at large.

Related Duties:

• Some travel is required, with daytime, weekend, and evening work.
• Other duties as assigned.

All elements of the application - a cover letter, resume, writing samples, and a design sample - must be submitted to be considered for the position. Persons interested in this position should send application package to the Community Engagement Director. Application deadline: Open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Iowa City, IA 52240: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Iowa City, IA 52240