Development Coordinator

GENERAL SUMMARY – Development Coordinator

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Development Coordinator serving EMO/AR will assist event planning and fundraising efforts in the EMO/AR markets. A successful candidate will serve as point person and assist on an operational and communications plan around key fundraising events, ensuring deliverables are met.

The ideal candidate must have skills in event planning, management, implementation, and overall relationship management. Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are necessary for this position. Must have ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and achieve results in a team environment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist planning, execution, communication, and evaluation of assigned events, including but limited to, in-person, annual walks, golf events, social events, and other fundraising projects and events (as they arise) in EMO/AR.
• Assist Development Director in executing fundraising strategies and brainstorming additional revenue channels.
• Answer main phone line around donations, input Salesforce data (training available), create e-notifications and co-manage social media channels with Program Team.
• Work with high level volunteers to provide local leadership, resources, and partnerships for both the Walk, Golf and Social Event committees.
• Deliver high customer service to all constituents.
• Ensure compliance with NKF policies, including employment, risk management, event and cash handling, and financial controls.
• Demonstrate integrity, collaboration, and stewardship.
• Weekly deposit
• Take 5 Monthly Newsletter
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and internship of non-profit marketing, events management and/or fundraising experience preferred. The coordinator role is ideal for candidates directly out of college.
• Outcome driven with ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in computer-based information systems. Salesforce knowledge or willing to be trained.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends and to travel throughout Missouri and possibly regionally.

WORKING CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT USED AND SPECIAL INFORMATION

Must have unimpeachable integrity and trustworthiness while possessing a high degree of tact, discretion, and professionalism. Verbal and written communication skills will be used daily. Maintain effectiveness under pressure. Competency in use of a multiple-line telephone, personal computer, fax machine, photocopier, and other standard office equipment. Ability to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed. Available for overnight business travel. Must have a valid driver’s license.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

At the National Kidney Foundation diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to kidney health and kidney disease prevention. It is the policy of NKF to provide equality of employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, qualified handicap or disability, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender, political affiliation or veteran status, or any other factor or reason prohibited by relevant local, state, and federal fair employment laws.

The Equal Employment Opportunity policy will apply to all employment practices of NKF including, but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, layoffs, transfers, and discipline. Implementation of the Equal Employment Opportunity policy is the shared responsibility of the management of NKF.