Development Coordinator

Role Description

The Development Coordinator (DC) at Breakthrough T1D is integral in the day-to-day execution of fundraising event efforts to support our organizational strategy and mission. Their relationships with constituents and donors on behalf of Breakthrough T1D will ensure the expansion of our reach to support maximum chapter and event growth to further our mission.

The Development Coordinator role focuses on:

• Relationship building with donors and fundraising volunteers within their assigned event portfolio.
• Driving impact and strengthening both donor and volunteer engagement resulting in increased revenue and results.
• Implementing activities to support organizational strategies through their assigned event revenue portfolio.

This individual is a high-energy team player who can effectively bring the mission to life within the community through collaboration, cultivation, inspiration, and engagement.

As one of the top performing territories in the country, the Southern States Territory includes Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee, and plays a vital role in the organization’s success. The territory has 16 staff, 7 Boards, 17+ events, and collectively drives approximately $7 million in total net revenue.

This is a remote position; however, the ideal candidate is required to reside in the state of Arkansas.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing & Communications – 30%
  • Create physical day of signage/banners and social media recognition for event sponsors and teams using Canva (or similar).
  • Create and distribute press releases and materials.
  • Send shot list to photographer and serve as point of contact day of.
  • Schedule media appearances and serve as a point of contact for media at the event site.
  • Create social media content leading up to the event and post-event including video and photo content to create excitement.
  • Send communication emails to constituents as needed for recruitment or informational purposes.
• Volunteer Management – 30%
  • Day of volunteer recruitment, organization, and management for the NWA Walk, Gala, and Summit as well as the Little Rock Gala.
  • Stewardship planning and implementation including notes, videos, and ROI report creation.
• Administration and Management – 30%
  • 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 including slideshow creation, bid cards/signage, etc.
  • Auction support for both Galas including item entry and packaging, bid card creation, display design, and other elements as needed in conjunction with the procurement chair.
• Awareness – 10%
  • 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.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of fundraising experience, with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission-driven organization; experience working directly in large scale events (walk, gala, etc.).
• 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.
• Ability to travel locally required. Evening and weekend work as needed.

Essential Functions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Breakthrough T1D offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Flexible spending and commuter benefit accounts.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Generous paid time off.
• Benefits may vary by job level and full-time or part-time status.