Fund Development Coordinator

Overview

This is a full-time, hybrid position with normal work schedule being 3 days in-office per week.

The Fund Development Coordinator provides administrative and clerical support to the Fund Development Department for all fundraising related events and tasks. The Coordinator assists with day-to-day operations, including database and records management, gift acknowledgements, event planning and general office operations. The Coordinator provides administrative support for donor database, mailings, meeting coordination and logistics, donor acknowledgments, and recognition. Also responds to all inquiries in a high quality, customer friendly and efficient manner that will yield overall donor satisfaction and ensure a professional image of the organization.

The Coordinator exhibits excellent skills in grammar, writing and editing; ability to solve problems and use initiative; assists in planning and executing high level events and functions; is proficient in multi-tasking; and develops initiatives and processes designed to improve workflow, communication, and productivity.

The Coordinator is the primary staff person responsible for data management and reporting for the Fund Development Department by creating and managing electronic donor constituent files. The Coordinator is responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality regarding donor records. Additionally, the Coordinator researches prospective donors, creates and generates routine reports (and those by special request), manages routine correspondence, reconciles gifts with Finance Department, and works with other departments at GSNEO, to ensure data updates and integrity.

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Fund Development Department for fundraising events and tasks.
• Assist with day-to-day operations, including database and records management, gift acknowledgements, event planning, and general office operations.
• Provide administrative support for donor database, mailings, meeting coordination and logistics, donor acknowledgments, and recognition.
• Respond to inquiries in a high quality, customer-friendly and efficient manner to yield donor satisfaction and maintain a professional image of the organization.
• Demonstrate strong skills in grammar, writing, and editing; solve problems and use initiative; assist in planning and executing high level events and functions; multi-task effectively; and develop initiatives to improve workflow, communication, and productivity.
• Serve as the primary staff person responsible for data management and reporting for the Fund Development Department.
• Create and manage electronic donor constituent files and maintain confidentiality of donor records.
• Research prospective donors, generate routine and special reports, manage routine correspondence, and reconcile gifts with Finance.
• Collaborate with other GSNEO departments to ensure data updates and integrity.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or a combination of related work experience
• Experience with fund development software required (e.g., Donor Perfect/Raiser’s Edge, etc.)
• Computer literacy and technical facility with MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, constituent management databases (e.g., Salesforce), website management and web-based applications
• Proven office administrative experience
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate the written and spoken word with tact, diplomacy, and/or authority when necessary
• Well disciplined with ability to work under pressure of priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work well as a part of a team
• Excellent customer service skills
• Commitment to inclusiveness