Development Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, Dorchester Paws, is hiring for the Development Coordinator position in Summerville, SC!

SUMMARY

The Development Coordinator is a key position at Dorchester Paws that is responsible for the advance growth and development of Dorchester Paws.

The position supports the Board of Directors, Executive Director, and Director of Shelter Operations with researching and setting up meeting with donors.

They must have a passion for promoting Dorchester Paws' mission and helping to secure the resources necessary to sustain the organization.

They will need strong, collaborative, forward-thinking leadership in the planning and execution of cultivation, stewardship, development, and planned giving.

His / her goal is to deepen relationships with current and prospective donors, to instill trust in the community, and stimulate new gifts.

The position reports to the Executive Director and works closely with other members of the leadership team, Board of Directors, and various committees to achieve the organization's fundraising and stewardship objectives.

The position is a full-time, exempt position with a competitive salary, potential for growth, and an excellent work environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective donors, ensuring the donor interests and passions are fulfilled by various actions, including personal visits, calls, e-mails, and ultimately serving as the primary contact for educating current and prospective donors on the annual needs and opportunities to ensure Dorchester Paws' continued work in the community.
• Manage content, prospects, and invitation lists for special events and other prospecting / cultivation efforts.
• Works closely with staff to identify opportunities to leverage additional donor support for grants.
• Work on Direct Mail Campaigns
• Prepare acknowledgment letters and other correspondences such as birthday, in memorial of, etc for Donor Stewardship
• Assist with all tax recognition and tax letter mailings and overall tax info for donors in regards to their gifts
• Help with Monthly Donor Stewardship
• Grow list of promotional partners that donate money back to Dorchester Paws
• Assist with fundraising platforms to ensure all paperwork, statuses, and documentation are up to date
• Cultivate potential partnerships within the community and businesses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Skilled in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and successfully.
• Ability and comfort with a significant degree of file organization, administrative support, and data entry.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Must be self-guided individual requiring minimal supervision.
• A high level of professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to be a team player are required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time. Must be able to stand, walk, and move for extended periods of time.

Must be able to have reliable transportation to conduct all work in and out of the shelter in Summerville. This role requires flexibility and the ability to stand, lift, kneel, crouch, and bend.