Position Summary
The Development Coordinator reports to the Donor Relations Manager and is responsible for facilitating smooth functioning in the Development Department. The Development Coordinator will help with event planning and provide consistent support for the Development team.
Amara is seeking a detail-oriented, cooperative team player. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple priorities; can manage a database efficiently and effectively; is a skilled writer and editor; and has an effective system for staying organized.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
– Manage the donor database, including processing gifts, creating thank you letters, generating queries, and pulling lists and reports. Update donor information with care and accuracy. Maintain electronic and hard copies of donor correspondence. Run reports on a regular basis.
– Coordinate donor communications, including the creation and distribution of fundraising appeals, e-newsletters and other publications. Assist with writing and editing, including interviewing families and developing stories.
– Coordinate all cultivation and fundraising events, including annual luncheon and house parties. Develop and maintain mailing lists; support sponsor and volunteer recruitment; assist with day-of duties; provide support for leadership volunteers; participate in program development.
– Act as the first point of contact in the Development Department for calls from Amara supporters. Contact donors about donations when necessary.
– Advance the cultivation and stewardship efforts of the Development Department and Board of Directors by providing administrative support.
– Act as a member of the front desk and outreach teams.
– Research prospective major donors; develop and update a prospect list.
– Develop and maintain knowledge of agency programs, goals and results. And develop familiarity with Amara’s family of philanthropic partners.
– Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
– Bachelor’s Degree, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
– One or more years development and/or nonprofit communications experience
– Superior attention to detail with strong follow-through
– Ability to perform a variety of daily duties and projects with consistency and accuracy
– Strong interpersonal and communication skills
– High level of professionalism
– History of demonstrating initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities
– Ability to work independently
– Goal-oriented, resourceful, flexible, positive, and good humored
– Comfort working with a broad range of people
– Commitment to Amara’s mission and values
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary, DOE. Generous personal leave and benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, life and disability insurance. Amara helps its employees balance work and family through family-friendly work practices such as flextime.
To Apply
By December 14, 2011, please submit (electronically or via USPS) a resume and a cover letter indicating why the Development Coordinator position at Amara is the right next step in your career to:
Development Coordinator Search
Amara
3300 E Union St.
Seattle, WA 98122
amara@amaraparenting.org
Founded in 1921, Amara is a Seattle-based nonprofit agency offering domestic adoption, foster care and pregnancy counseling services. Amara partners with birth, foster, and adoptive parents to create and support stable, loving homes for vulnerable children. Our vision is “A Home for Every Child.”
We are proud to offer our services to everyone, regardless of marital status, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, home ownership, income or education.