Development Coordinator Parttime

Job Description

Job Description

The Development Coordinator works to secure funding from a variety of funding sources. From assisting in developing fundraising plans, maintaining donor relationships and securing new ones, the development coordinator advances HOPE Network’s initiatives through actively seeking partners. The Development Coordinator organizes with other members of the team and plans ways to increase brand awareness and funding.

Responsibilities for Development Coordinator:

• Establish a realistic budget for events and account for anticipated fundraising outcomes
• Research and identify prospective new donors and proactively initiate sponsorship and funding
• Assists in the development of fundraising goals and works to achieve and surpass these goals
• Coordinate all aspects of fundraising events and activities planning to execution
• Works to promote fundraising events using flyers, advertisements and digital marketing outreach and social media
• Responsible for helping to host events which will appeal to both current and potential donors.
• Assist in writing grant proposals and developing event opportunities.
• Manage the office to ensure effective telephone and mail communications both internally and externally and maintain professional image.
• Keep the office clean and organized – organize supplies, file paperwork, recycles, etc.
• Work directly with Executive Director and team to manage project workflow and oversee day to day milestones for projects

• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills for the purpose of earning money for his or her employer.
• Shows the ability to negotiate with donors and persuade individuals to provide items or funds for a particular cause.
• Possesses interpersonal skills that allow him or her to interact with potential donors and the general public.
• Demonstrates creativity in coming up with fundraising opportunities and executing events successfully.
• Shows familiarity with all aspects of his or her employer’s industry, particularly in finance and marketing.
• Possesses the ability to work well with limited or direct supervision.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook), Google Docs, Constant Contact, and PowerPoint, and Publisher desired
• 3+ years’ experience in development coordination and fund development or equivalent position with similar responsibilities described above
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) helpful

OUR MISSION
HOPE Network’s mission is to provide women parenting alone in Milwaukee and the surrounding area with resources to build self‑reliance and strong families.
BUILDING SUCCESSFUL FUTURES WITH HOPE NETWORK
Everyone defines success differently. But most parents have the same goals for their children: quality education, financial independence, stable home. For single mothers, those goals often seem unattainable - until they find HOPE Network. Since 1982, HOPE Network, has been serving single mothers in greater Milwaukee with programs designed to support their entire parenting journey.