Development Coordinator

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As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life‑changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community—breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide.

Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life‑changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately cure T1D and its complications. As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it.

In-office two days a week and working remotely and in the field three days a week.

• Implement revenue and engagement plans that drive new levels of performance and year‑over‑year growth in the chapter.
• Responsible for achieving personal event revenue goals and supporting the achievement of overall event, and ultimately chapter revenue and engagement goals.
• In collaboration with chapter partners, implement annual strategies that will drive growth of assigned event portfolio donor engagement and stewardship at the event level.
• Implement stewardship strategies of all event supporters that align to program standards; ensuring they are done timely and consistently throughout the year.
• Deploy tactics and strategies within event portfolio that drive foundation and pipeline building activities in support of long‑term success of organization.
• Implement strategies to retain, acquire and activate supporters in events that will ensure fundraising and participation goals are met for current and future activities.

• Ensure meaningful engagement of volunteers at all levels and engage in good working relationships with key volunteer partners.
• Partner with volunteer leadership to solicit funding and other support from individuals, corporations, foundations and other sources of funding and/or influence.
• Manage year‑round youth Ambassador program for Greater Houston Chapter focused on volunteerism, education and fundraising.

• Support and maintain the vision, mission, and priorities of Breakthrough T1D.
• Demonstrate an educated and enthusiastic understanding of Breakthrough T1D’s mission and research therapeutics. Promote mission engagement opportunities throughout the community in the areas of research, advocacy, and community engagement and clinical trials.
• Represent the interests, professionalism, and integrity of Breakthrough T1D in all activities and relationships through a commitment to organizational standards and leadership by personal example.

• Maintain departmental and organization‑wide policies and procedures.
• Develop expertise in fundraising management platforms, as appropriate.
• Support event logistics as needed to ensure successful and smooth event experiences for volunteers and event participants.

• 2+ years of fundraising experience, with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission‑driven organization with revenue responsibilities more than $250k; experience working directly in large‑scale events (walk, gala, etc.). Demonstrated experience in cultivation and ongoing stewardship of donors and supporters.
• Experience partnering with strong and active volunteers, including working successfully with a large network of passionate volunteers.
• Demonstrate a high degree of energy, integrity, courage, empathy, and creativity. A team player who can achieve individual objectives and support those of the entire chapter team.
• Proven ability to successfully manage various event details, timelines, and skilled in efficient time management. Able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to be an enthusiastic spokesperson/representative of Breakthrough T1D’s mission. Clear communicator with ability to inspire others to engage and support an organization’s mission.
• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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