Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Development, the Coordinator is accountable for supporting all areas of fundraising/development activities for Hudson Valley region, including major gifts, corporate giving, internal/external events, and individual giving. The coordinator also provides administrative support to the chapter across multiple departments.
Position Description:
- Support the coordination of various elements of ongoing development initiatives including, events (internal and external), donor campaigns and donor relations
- Solicit and track donations from individual donors, corporate partners, and event attendees
- Serve as the point person on donor database reports for team and prepare regular revenue / donor reports and perform action entry and moves management tracking in Salesforce for Development staff
- Support Development team’s chapter stewardship initiatives to increase the base of support from current and potential donors through phone calls, emails, visits and thank you letters
- Contribute to chapter’s efforts to obtain and grow in-kind support, including tracking and acknowledgement to donors.
- Responsible for processing and deposits of revenue in partnership with finance department
- Cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to deepen relationship between wish granting and fundraising through the development of mission moments and wish stories
- Support Development team in planning and executing internal events including the Chapter’s annual Wish Ball and Walk for Wishes events, as well of various external events
- Assist Director with grant requests and subsequent reports
- Support ongoing Development projects, events, campaigns, and mailings
- Provide general office assistance as needed such as supply ordering, opening, and processing of daily mail
- Operates within the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s standards, policies, guidelines and procedures
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Requires a passion for and commitment to the Make-A-Wish mission
- Bachelor’s degree or higher required from four-year college or university
- 1 year non-profit development or similar experience in a professional setting
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office required; experience with Salesforce CRM strongly preferred
- Must thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to anticipate administrative needs of department and chapter, excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks/deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, ability to manage multiple priorities, and contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented, fast-paced organization
- Excellent written, oral, interpersonal communication and customer service skills essential
- Participation in some evening and weekend events required
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley is currently operating in a hybrid work environment.
Compensation:
Commensurate with Experience
Benefits:
Full-time employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
- Comprehensive health plan
- Paid time-off
- Life, dental and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Retirement plan options with match
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tarrytown, NY 10591