Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator

Permanent 10 month position (August – May) - Or potential internship for the right candidate

Average weekly hours: about 20-25 hours – Evenings and weekends may be occasionally required

Classification: Non-exempt

Reports to: Head of School

The Development Coordinator position is responsible for assisting the fund raising committee in helping to plan, develop, and maintain a comprehensive fund-raising program on behalf of Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County.

Essential Functions:

1. Identify, define and acquire funding resources available to the School
2. Help design and implement a comprehensive development program and appropriate marketing strategies
3. Implement and/or maintain a structured fund-raising program as an aspect of the School's overall program and economic resource development
4. Work collaboratively with staff members to identify avenues of economic support for programs/projects
5. Help develop strategies for, and coordinate fund-raising activities of the School in keeping with School goals
6. Aggressively seeks new corporate/foundation and maintains relationships with current/past donors
7. Represents Agency in meeting with potential funding sources
8. Examines ways of packaging and marketing these programs to philanthropic supporters
9. Support the fund raising committee and School Director with other duties as assigned
10. Research available grants and prepare/submit applications

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an candidate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the candidate is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and communicate effectively in English. The candidate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Necessary accommodations will be made for any non-essential job functions in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Travel:

This position may require up to 25% local travel.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in philanthropy, fundraising, marketing, business, or other related fields
• Professional or volunteer leadership experience in the areas of annual giving, foundation/corporate solicitations, communications and/or special events coordination

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

1. Ability to meet people and communicate with ease
2. Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
3. Strong organizational skills
4. Ability to work under pressure of many priorities and meet deadlines
5. Knowledge of philanthropic marketing strategies and techniques

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the candidate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

SSDS GMC is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other legally protected classification. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.