Resource Development Coordinator - Higher Ed. jobs in Miami, FL

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Management

Prepares and coordinates the implementation of an annual development plan

Supports major gift ($5,000 ) fundraising.

Maintains and coordinates a cultivation/stewardship schedule for donors and prospects.

Holds regularly scheduled rating and screening meetings with development leadership team to develop cultivation steps for donors, strategies to convert prospects to donors; and monitor timely movement through the cultivation/solicitation process. 

Conducts research and prepares up to date donors lists and prospects to determine the propensity and capacity to give and continuously updates existing donor and prospect profiles.

Produces in-depth, well written reports on prospects based on combination of data gathered from a broad array of resources.

Writes and creates fundraising e-blast campaigns through Constant Contact.

Researches and prepares case statements and letters of intent and grant proposals as assigned.

Manages the FreeWill program to engage and build bequest portfolio and cultivates legacy donors. 

Generates a monthly report of all donor activity and quarterly development dashboards.

 Data Management

Calls donors upon receipt of $500 gifts to thank for gifts and establish personal contact for future cultivation.

Prepares all donor acknowledgements on a timely basis (within 72 hours of gift receipt)

Oversees all gift transactions and manages development and transaction software including Qgiv, DonorPerfect, SafeSave and IWave.

Collaborates with the Accounting department and coordinates monthly reconciliation between donor software and accounting.

Utilizes and is responsible for all development, peer-to-peer and prospect research software.

Ensures all donors, including legacy donors, are added to appropriate Constant Contact mailing lists.

Ensures all major donors are added the Keystone Society master list on website.

Ensures all legacy gifts are added to the Legacy Society master list on website.

 Special Events

 Plans and coordinates fundraising and community events working in concert with the Develoopment & Marketing team. Develops special event checklist and timeline, works with the Markeing & & Develop staff for planning and implementation.

 Communications

Assists with planning and implementation of development print and digital campaigns.

Prepares development content for websites, online platforms, newsletters and eblasts as requested.

Writes and edits development and communications materials as requested.

Coordinates comprehensive and integrated digital fundraising strategies on multiple communication channels to engage CR’s constituents and lead to donations and prospect lead generation.

Coordinates the production and content all development mailings, produces constituent lists and database segmentation.

Administration and Fiscal

Assists in the development of relevant development policies and procedures.

Develops and implements timelines ensuring proper tracking and implementation.

 Culture of Service: 3 C’s

Compassion

Greets internal or external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) with courtesy, making eye contact, responding with a proper tone and nonverbal language

Listens to internal or external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) attentively, reassuring an understanding of the request and providing appropriate options or resolutions

 Competency

Provides services required by following established protocols and when needed, procure additional help to answer questions to ensure appropriate services are delivered

Commitment

Takes initiative and anticipates internal or external customer needs by engaging them in the process and following up as needed

Prioritize internal or external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) requests to ensure prompt and effective response is provided

 Safety:

Ensure proper hand washing according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

Understands and appropriately acts upon assigned role in Emergency Code System.

Understands and performs assigned role in agency’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).

Other

Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team

Other duties as assigned.

 JOB SPECIFICATIONS

 Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications or a related field required.  Direct experience can offset educational requirement.

 Training and Experience:

3 years of directly related development experience.

Knowledge and expertise in the cultivation and solicitation process

Experience in fundraising prospect research/management, database analytics and fundraising operations is required.

Knowledge of principles of development.

Effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills, with focus on writing.

Proficiency in writing and editing,

Outstanding self-motivation skills

Proficiency in CRM databases, donor software, peer-to-peer platforms, and development research tools such as DonorSearch or WealthEngine

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Highly organized and detail oriented. Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines and balance numerous projects simultaneously.

Excellent verbal communication skills.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to professionalism and collegiality including the ability to receive feedback and take action when appropriate.

Ability to handle confidential financial and personal information with discretion and sensitivity.

 Licenses and/or certifications:

N/A

 Job Knowledge and Skills:

Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred. Proficient knowledge of fundraising, CRM, donor and website software, social media is required.  

Strong communication skills include writing and editing.

Excellent organizational skills to meet deadlines in a timely manner are required.

Good decision making, problem solving, and teamwork skills are necessary.

Proficient research and interviewing skills.

Good public speaking skills.

Flexibility with work timing.

Ability to negotiate and convince people.

High energy level and self-motivation is required.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Contact Responsibility:

The responsibility for internal contacts is frequent and very important.

Other

Clean driving record and own transportation required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the following physical activities: constant hearing/ visual acuity. Frequent sitting, talking in person, and talking on the phone. Occasional walking, driving, standing, and stretching/reaching. Work is performed in office, community, and social settings.