Development Coordinator

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

Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life‑changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately cure T1D and its complications. Guided by the purpose of making everyday life better for people who face T1D, we empower a movement for the T1D community.

• Implement revenue and engagement plans that drive new levels of performance and year‑over‑year growth in the chapter.
• Achieve personal event revenue goals and support overall event and chapter revenue and engagement goals.
• Secure and retain table hosts, guests, and event sponsors, and oversee all aspects of auction procurement.
• Implement annual strategies in collaboration with chapter partners to drive donor engagement and stewardship at the event level.
• Implement stewardship strategies for all event supporters, ensuring timely and consistent execution throughout the year.
• Deploy tactics and strategies within the event portfolio that drive foundation and pipeline building activities to support long‑term success.
• Implement strategies to retain, acquire, and activate supporters in events to meet fundraising and participation goals.

• Ensure meaningful engagement of volunteers at all levels and maintain good working relationships with key volunteer partners.
• Partner with volunteer leadership to solicit funding and other support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources.

• 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 research, advocacy, community engagement, and clinical trials.
• Represent Breakthrough T1D with professionalism, integrity, and personal example.

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

• 2+ years of fundraising experience with a record of achievement in a complex, mission‑driven organization and revenue responsibilities above $250k; experience with large‑scale events (walk, gala, etc.) and stewardship of donors.
• Experience partnering with active volunteers and a large network of passionate volunteers.
• High degree of energy, integrity, courage, empathy, and creativity; team player who supports the chapter team.
• Ability to manage event details, timelines, and efficient time management; meet deadlines under pressure.
• Enthusiastic spokesperson/representative of Breakthrough T1D’s mission; clear communicator who inspires others to engage and support the mission.
• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Local travel required; evening and weekend work as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. They may use hands or fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls;

stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, or balance as needed. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Vision, hearing, and focus requirements such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus are required. The noise level is usually moderate.

Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. Breakthrough T1D will comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Breakthrough T1D supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Southfield, MI $67,700.00-$75,000.00 (2 months ago)