Philanthropy Coordinator

• Pay or shift range: $63,800 USD to $81,200 USD
  Jefferson Center pay is determined by various factors including education level, licensure level, years of relative experience, and internal equity amongst current staff.

At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.

The Donor Relations "Philanthropy" Coordinator conducts in-depth prospect research and donor analytics to inform and guide the department’s solicitation strategies for individual giving and data management. This position is also responsible for maintaining the department’s online fundraising database (currently Donor Perfect Online) as well as the electronic and paper files related to all gifts solicited and received. The Donor Relations Coordinator works closely with Philanthropy staff to ensure accurate and timely reporting and correspondence for grants and donor cultivation and stewardship.

Education, Knowledge,

Skills & Experience Required:

• Two – four years of experience in prospect research, donor analytics and database management; demonstrated understanding of fundraising principles
• Ability to investigate, analyze, and synthesize large quantities of data into a user-friendly and concise format for the Philanthropy team
• Excellent computer skills; including proficiency with fundraising software/databases (Donor Perfect Online or Net Suite is highly preferred)
• Accuracy and time management skills required; highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment, discretion, and sensitivity in handling confidential information

Prospect Research and Donor Analytics

• Using a broad spectrum of sources, research, organize, and evaluate a prospect’s financial capacity, ability to give, willingness to give, charitable interests, and connection to Jefferson Center
• Produce in-depth, well-written reports on prospects based on a combination of data from the donor database, available financial records, real estate ownership, and other markers of high-quality donors
• Prepare and present prospect briefings for the Director of Philanthropy, Vice President of Business Development and Community Engagement, and CEO, and any other staff with an assigned portfolio
• Maintain and manage the philanthropy/donor management database; enter and track contributions and document donor communication, cultivation, and stewardship
• Generate regular and special reports using the donor database; provide analyses of giving trends, campaign solicitations and event results to strategize future donor solicitation and engagement
• Assist the Director of Philanthropy in designing and launching a Planned Giving campaign
• Assist the Director of Philanthropy in building individual donor pipeline strategy and stewardship plan
• Proactively create and pull reports from the donor management system to inform donor relations activities
• Serve as lead for Partners in Hope monthly giving program

Grants Management Support

• Generate regular and special reports using the donor database
• Create monthly grant activity reports and participate in the report review meetings
• Process gifts including acknowledgement letters, and assist with funder/donor correspondence
• Ensure grant contracts are reviewed, signed, and returned according to funders’ deadlines and requirements
• Maintain tracking system for…