Development Coordinator

a0b90208-05f4-432b-a84b-7cde95d0e2de — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:29:28 GMT

The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston is looking for a dynamic Development Coordinator to maintain The Raiser’s Edge database and manage all data, donations and reports; coordinate Planning & Development efforts related to major gifts, operating and program specific grants and campaign proposals; and perform select and specific functions directly aiding the Planning & Development team in reaching goals. The Development Coordinator must have excellent computer skills, able to work as part of a high functioning team, be proficient in Raiser’s Edge, and be deadline and detail oriented. Please send cover letter and resume to meggriffin@council-houston.org

Development Coordinator - Houston, TX

a0b90208-05f4-432b-a84b-7cde95d0e2de — Fri, 30 May 2008 18:17:57 GMT

The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston

Title: Development Coordinator

Department/Team: Planning & Development

Reports to: Development DirectorSupervises: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Coordinator reports to the Development Director and is responsible for maintaining The Raiser’s Edge database and managing all data, donations and reports; coordinating Planning & Development efforts related to major gifts, operating and program specific grants and campaign proposals; and performing select and specific functions directly aiding the Planning & Development team in reaching goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCY CRITERIA FOR ACCOMPLISHMENT

1. Responsible for the following functions related to The Raiser’s Edge which directly aid the Planning & Development team to successfully meet requirements and expected outcomes. (50%)

Maintains the integrity of the database at all times.
Records all development activity in the database.
Inputs all donations into the database (such as special events, grants, honoraria, etc.).
Processes new data or changes to existing data in the database.
Creates, runs and provides reports from the database.
Produces all written correspondence (acknowledgement letters/notes, tax receipts) on behalf of the agency or team.
Informs the Planning & Development team of changes in the database or procedures.

2. Responsible for coordinating Planning and Development efforts related to the development of private grants. (30%)

Updates and maintains all electronic files.
Produces and maintains all hard files for major gifts, operating and program specific grants and campaign proposals.
Coordinates with development consultant and/or agency directors on completion and submission of grant proposals.
Tracks and reports grant results on a timely basis.
Coordinates foundation site visits to The Council.
Responsible for coordinating research and information collection on prospects.
Coordinates the workplan with any Development staff and consultants.

3. Administratively liaise with other departments such as Accounting. (10%)

Coordinates the relationship between The Raiser’s Edge and The Financial Edge databases.

4. Serve as an engaged and involved member of the Planning & Development team, functioning at a coordinator level and professionally representing the agency in all situations, both personal and professional.

Represents the agency and appropriately refers requests and questions.
Efficiently and effectively works well with others to maintain a close working relationship with the Planning & Development team and all other departments within the agency.
Maintains annual employee requirements of the agency.
Assures compliance with team- and agency-specific policies and procedures.
Demonstrates, by practice, a comprehensive understanding of the Code of Conduct and the Core Values by presenting her/his best self at work and carrying out work tasks in accordance with both.

5. Complete other duties as assigned. (10%)

Accepts additional assignments willingly.
Demonstrates an ability to perform a variety of duties, maintaining flexibility as clients’ and referral sources’ needs change.
Demonstrates an ability to respond to changing work loads and crisis and emergency situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Undergraduate degree required
Proficient in Blackbaud’s The Raiser’s Edge database
Excellent communications skills – written and verbal
Excellent computer skills
Excel skills at a minimum of an intermediate level
Highly organized and have the ability to multi-task
Deadline and detail-oriented
Dynamic, energetic team player
Ability to take initiative when completing tasks

Expected:

Experience in a professional role including administrative responsibilities
Skills in use of technology, such as Excel, Word and database management
Experience in developing effective written materials
Minimum of three years work experience

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. They may be supplemented as necessary; these additions are not to be construed as exhaustive.