Fundraising Coordinator / Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

Description : TechForce Foundation

TechForce Foundation is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity with the mission to champion students pursuing technical education and skilled careers as professional transportation technicians by inspiring, supporting and connecting them to the resources to fuel their success. We help students find an education and career that fits.

Position Summary

The Development Coordinator / Apprentice is an entry-level position for a recent (or soon-to-be) college graduate from either Arizona State University's Lodestar Center / School of Social Work -OT other equivalent school program, - OR- someone in their early years of building a career in nonprofit development / fundraising.

YOU MUST LIVE IN METRO PHOENIX TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. The job is predominately remote but with occasional in-person meetings in Scottsdale, Arizona with the CEO. Will consider either full-time OR part-time applicants!

The Development Coordinator / Apprentice provides assistance to the Chief Executive Officer of this national nonprofit organization, learning the ins and outs of nonprofit management, and provides account management and customer service to a portfolio of individual, small business, and in-kind donors. This position uses fundraising, donor cultivation and stewardship practices to implement and maximize relationships. Works to nurture relationships and trust that result in the renewal and upsell of these partners’ financial commitments annually.

Principle Accountabilities & Deliverables

• Assists the CEO in scheduling donor meetings, preparing proposals, maintaining donor records and other admin duties.
• Provides exceptional account management and customer service to a portfolio of assigned donors and partnerships to ensure contractual obligations are met, communications and information is flowing, partners are activating, and that the spirit of the alliance is being achieved by both parties so that the donations are renewed year after year.
• Leverages relationship-building, marketing and fundraising skillset to interact with partner point-persons in a way that builds confidence and trust in the partnership.
• Keeps excellent records in CRM on each partners’ strategic goals, renewal dates, points of contacts, etc. and on each partner liaisons’ individual contact record so that the CRM is kept accurate and history on the partnerships is recorded.
• Works internally with colleagues, including the marketing, school partnership and scholarship teams, to ensure deliverables are met. Manages and tracks contracts, renewal dates, and ensures the CEO’s reviews and approves draft contracts.
• Prepares presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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